Autograph letter signed : London, to J.A. Overs, 1841 Nov. 23.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to J.A. Overs, 1841 Nov. 23.

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Setting out to tell Overs why Dickens' interest in him "has undergone a change," and berating Overs' conduct with Macready at length. Noting that when Overs seems to "recognize no difference" between himself and Macready, he has lost sight of "his true position in regard to that gentleman." Recognizing Overs' right to leave Macready's employment, and noting that his "manner of leaving it ... is what [Dickens] quarrels with," and that it leads Dickens to the conclusion that Macready and Bryden treated Overs with "a delicacy and a consideration which [Overs] did not deserve." Stating that Dickens is very sorry to have ever recommended him to Macready. Also criticizing a letter from Overs to Dickens, noting that Overs' conduct has disappointed Dickens, that it has shown him that Overs is "not the sort of man" that Dickens took him for, and that "coming from [Overs] it only confirms [Dickens] in the impression that there is something wanting in [Overs], which [Dickens] believed [him] to possess." Reassuring Overs that although disappointment has slackened his zeal to serve him, Dickens "still entertain[s] the desire" to assist him, and would do so, if he had the opportunity.

1 item (5 p.) ; 18.1 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Overs, John

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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000429.0x0002c9 English writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Office of All the Year Round, 26 Wellington Street, Strand, London, W.C., to Frederick Lehmann, 1863 Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125432 English novelist and publisher. From the description of ALS : Broadstairs, Kent, to Mr. Cullenford, 18...

Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...