William Hone to John Childs, 16 December, 1835 An Electronic Edition William Hone Kyle Grimes

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Transcribed from the original in British Library, Add. MS 41071, ff. 52-53.

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William Hone to John Childs, 16 December, 1835.British Library, Add. MS 41071, ff. 52-53.[return] — -TEI-
16 Dec. 1835. Dear Childs,

I saw Charles in town, and should like a line from yourself to tell me how you are. If you make it business I shall hear — well, then, do write. I think Charles has put the Archdeacon into Little Ease. Pray give my kind respects to Mrs Childs, and the Harriet. I suppose I shall never see them again to tell more ghost stories. — Remember me to Robert, and tell him now he is married and comfortable, I hope he may find time to write me, and feel inclined to disclose his thoughts. — I have just taken tea with Frank Westley, after having Charles and Co. at the Bussiness-place [sic] in Ludgate hill.

I am, Dear Childs, Yours Most Sincerely W Hone

[Postscript:] I rejoice to have a good account of Sam. from his young Master.

[Addressed:] For: John Childs Esq.