BIB_ID
282155
Accession number
MA 3.13
Creator
Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882.
Display Date
1864 Apr. 16.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 17.9 cm
Notes
Bound in a volume containing 15 of Ainsworth's letters, 2 engravings, and signed autograph agreements for the publication of 8 of his novels.
On stationery printed with "5, Arundel Terrace, Brighton" (Ainsworth's residence in Brighton) in the upper right corner and a crest with "vi et virtute" in the upper left corner.
Probably written to Chapman and Hall, the publisher of John Law in 1864. The letter is addressed to "My dear Sir."
On stationery printed with "5, Arundel Terrace, Brighton" (Ainsworth's residence in Brighton) in the upper right corner and a crest with "vi et virtute" in the upper left corner.
Probably written to Chapman and Hall, the publisher of John Law in 1864. The letter is addressed to "My dear Sir."
Summary
Sending a publication agreement for "John Law" in duplicate and asking the recipient to sign and return one copy; setting June 15th as the date for the publication of this novel and inviting the recipient and his wife to a "little dinner at Richmond or Greenwich" to celebrate the event.
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