Autograph letter signed : Higham, to William Macready, 1869 Oct. 18.

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Autograph letter signed : Higham, to William Macready, 1869 Oct. 18.

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Looking forward to Macready's visit the following summer, and mentioning work on a new book [Edwin Drood]. Mentioning his reading schedule and Forster's health. Noting that Harry has returned to Cambridge, and that Sydney is now a Second Lieutenant. Mentioning Horne's return from Australia and Dickens' intention not to resume their friendship.

1 item (4 p.) ; 17.8 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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