BIB_ID
325883
Accession number
MA 469.83
Creator
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863.
Display Date
"Tuesday" [1849 Sept. 4-6].
Credit line
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Description
1 item (4 p., with address) ; 20.5 cm
Notes
Address panel with evidence of a seal and postmarks and addressed to "Mrs. Brookfeild / 15 Portman St. / Portman Sq. London."
Date of writing identified by Ray.
Location of writing inferred from postmarks.
Part of a collection of letters primarily from William Makepeace Thackeray to Jane Octavia Brookfield. Letters in the collection have been described individually; see related collection-level record for more information.
Date of writing identified by Ray.
Location of writing inferred from postmarks.
Part of a collection of letters primarily from William Makepeace Thackeray to Jane Octavia Brookfield. Letters in the collection have been described individually; see related collection-level record for more information.
Provenance
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Summary
Describing his busy days: noting the death of his aunt Halliday and describing the several times one day (two days ago?) that he went to sit with his uncle; mentioning his other engagements that day for tiffin (lunch?), dinner, tea and calling. Referencing money matters in regards to Mrs. Halliday's death and wondering if he would ever commit "any roguery in money-matters." Noting that he spent the previous day reading novels, noting that David Copperfield contains "a charming bit of insanity" and is possibly "the very best thing the author has yet done." Mentioning a visit tot he theater, where he met a beautiful actress; effusively praising and describing her and wondering if he should keep his appointment to see her. Noting that the funeral for his aunt Halliday takes place the following day. Apologizing for assaulting her with his "blue devils," remarking that he "oughtn't to show you my glum face or my dismal feelings."
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