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Fragment of an autograph letter : London, to [an unidentified recipient] 1878 November 15.

BIB_ID
191586
Accession number
MA 8817
Creator
Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888.
Display Date
1878 November 15.
Description
1 item (1 page) ; 12.3 x 11.2 cm
Notes
The identity of the recipient is not given in this fragment however it is possible, given the reference to Wordsworth, that it was Professor William Angus Knight.
Written from the Athenæum Club on Club stationery blind-embossed "Athenæum Club / Pall Mall S.W."
Summary
Complimenting him on his choice of subject and saying he "...shall read your book with the liveliest interest. Macmillan wants me to make a selection from Wordsworth for him, and if I do, you..." [letter is torn off here].