Charles Lamb to William Hone, 10 August, 1827 An Electronic Edition Charles Lamb William Hone Kyle Grimes

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Transcribed from the original in Robert H. Taylor Collection of English and American Literature, RTC01, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library..

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Charles Lamb to William Hone, 10 August, 1827.Robert H. Taylor Collection of English and American Literature, RTC01, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library. The letter is addressed to Hone at "Belvedere Place, Southwark," a location within the Rules of King's Bench. At the time, Hone was forced to live in these pinched circumstances due to his bankruptcy in 1826. Lamb was working to assist Hone in the production of the second volume of his Every-Day Book—hence, the references in the final paragraph of the letter. [return] — -TEI-
My Dear Hone,

We are both excessively grieved at dear Matilda's illness, whom we have ever regarded with the greatest respect. Pray God, your next news, which we shall expect most anxiously, shall give hopes of her recovery.

Mary keeps her health very well, and joins in kind remembrances & best wishes.

A few more numbers, about 7, will empty my Extract book, then we will consult about the specimens, by then I hope you will be able to talk about business. How you continue your book at all & so well in trying circumstances I know not. But don't let it stop. Would to God I could help you, but we have the house full of company which we came to avoid.

God bless you CL