Autograph letter signed : New York, to Wilkie Collins, 1868 Jan. 12.

Discussing the success of their play [No Thoroughfare], hoping that it is played at the Adelphi as well. Noting the many pirated versions in America, mentioning that Dickens has registered the authorized version with Ticknor and Fields, and describing a conflict with Boston's Museum Theatre. Relating a visit to Harpers, where Dickens discussed with Joseph Harper Collins' proposal of publishing his story [The Moonstone] in thier periodical, noting that Harper "praised highly what he had read ... and gave [Dickens] the impression that he was liberally disposed," and discussing particulars related to illustrating the story. Inquiring after Collins' mother, and discussing his reading schedule.