Autograph letter signed : [London], to John Forster, [1852 or later] Nov. 24 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Thanking Forster for sending his latest book; reminiscing about the days 30 years ago when they were friends in London and Forster "used to yearn for literary renown."

Manuscript, English, 1852

Publication:Collection of letters between Dickens, Tennent, and Forster (MA 4979)

Physical Description:1 item (3 pages) ; 18.6 cm

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:497040246

Notes:

Written on stationery with "Board of Trade S.W." embossed at the top; Emerson became secretary to the Board of Trade in 1852

Part of a large collection of letters between Charles Dickens, Sir James Emerson Tennent and his family, and John Forster. Items in the collection are described in individual records; see MA 4979 for more information