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Charles Dickens autograph letter signed, dated 15 March 1867 from Dublin. Written on Gads Hill Place stationery, his Kent estate where he lived from 1867 until his death in 1870. Shortly after this letter, Dickens began a grueling reading tour of the United States and then a series of ''farewell readings'' in England, Scotland and Ireland. Letter addressed to Major Colonel Cunningham mentions one of his readings: ''Dublin Friday fifteenth March 1867 / Dear Sir / I am heartily glad to hear from you again and should have been delighted to dine with you today but that I 'Read' tonight. Indeed then I am so engaged which is but occasionally. I thank my stars all social pleasures is denied me, and I lead a mere working life. Believe me always /
Very faithfully yours / Charles Dickens / Major General Cunningham''. Written in blue ink, letter measures 4'' x 7'', framed to an overall size of 13'' x 22.5''. Light folds, else near fine.
Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...all social pleasures is denied me...I lead a mere working life...''
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