Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811-1863) Autograph letter signed. Kensington [England]. Addressed to Kenyon Booth, March 14, no year
Scope and Content
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.
Dates
- Creation: March 14, no year
Creator
- Thackeray, William Makepeace (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on access to this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet
Condition
Very good. Marked soiling and staining on every leaf other than front, written in two hands
1 page, 7"x 4" (small 8vo)
Transcript
Kensington, March 14.
Dear Kenyon
Thank you very much for the card and for thinking of my young women - that’s one of the artful ways you have of making me
Yours very truly
Wm Thackeray
I forgot whether I’ve written to you in the slanting hand before; but I’m returning to my original handwriting which is as above.
Thackeray for Mr. Booth
Repository Details
Part of the Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections Repository
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH 44106-7151 United States
216.368.0189
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