BIB_ID
289290
Accession number
MA 93.5
Creator
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Display Date
1853 Jan. 18.
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Acquired by Pierpont Morgan, before 1913.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 18 cm
Notes
Lithers is the Landlord of the Water Lily, Collins' part in the farce "Mr. Nightingale's Diary." The intended trip to Italy took place from 11 October to 13 December 1853.
Part of a large collection of letters from Charles Dickens to Wilkie Collins. Letters are cataloged individually; see related records for full description.
Written from Tavistock House. Signed CD.
Part of a large collection of letters from Charles Dickens to Wilkie Collins. Letters are cataloged individually; see related records for full description.
Written from Tavistock House. Signed CD.
Summary
Inviting Collins to "revel in the glories of the eccentric British Drayma" on Saturday, and to join him for Gin Punch at the "Family Arms Tavistock" on Sunday next, "when the National Sparkler will be prepared to give Lithers a bellyfull, if he means anything but Bounce." Discussing their intended trip to Italy, proposing to discuss details when they next meet.
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