BIB_ID
289378
Accession number
MA 93.29
Creator
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Display Date
1855 Apr. 4.
Credit line
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan, before 1913.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 17.8 cm
Notes
Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie visited England 16-22 April 1855.
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
Discussing an article in the Leader on Napoleon's reception in England. Noting that he has mislaid [Edward Smythe] Pigott's address, and asking Collins to resend it (See MA 93.28). Discussing Collins' health, and describing the Pantomime [Harlequin Guy Fawkes given at the Olympic Theatre, 31 March 1855]. Mentioning [Rev. Mr. John] Pugh and [George Henry] Lewes.
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