William Hone to John Childs, 12 July, 1833 An Electronic Edition William Hone Kyle Grimes

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British Library, Add. MS 40120, ff. 385-86

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William Hone to John Childs, 12 July, 1833. British Library, Add. MS 40120, ff. 385-86 — -TEI- Dear Childs,

I thank you for your kind note which I did not get until yesterday, until when I was in town, whither I have since returned, and finding Mr. Fletcher is to breakfast with you in the morning, I trouble him to hand you this, and to be the bearer of a line from you. It is likely I may remain in town throughout the week, and I will till I can see you certainly if you will intimate when and where we may meet. It shall be, if you please, at the Grasshopper. The house is shut up, but there I am, alone, in an upper chamber except when I am out among Trustees or their agents and lawyers. If you prefer the London Coffee House thither I will attend your bidding but not to dinner or to see anyone but yourself. I shall be happy to avail myself of your friendship in the matter of the pamphlet, and I have so much recovered within the last month that I think I may be able to begin on it in a week or so. It seems to me that my daughters should not be the publishers, but, upon that, and the affair itself, I should like to talk with you. Can we breakfast together. R. F. tells me that Mr. Charles Childs is in town--my respects to him, if you please.

I remain, Dear Childs, Yours sincerely W Hone 10 July 1833.

[Addressed:] For: Mr. John Childs Esq.