William Hone to John Childs, 6 February, 1840 An Electronic Edition William Hone Kyle Grimes

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Transcribed from the original in the British Library, Add. MS 40120, ff. 488-89.

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William Hone to John Childs, 6 February, 1840.British Library, Add. MS 40120, ff. 488-89. [return] — -TEI-
5 Bolt Court
6 Feb. 1840 My dear Childs

You come & go, & make no sign of arrival or departure.

I am past writing — the hand will not answer to the will. Happily my business is to cut out, & connect.Hone is likely referring to his work at the Patriot which often involved clipping articles from other papers for reprinting. [return] When that power ceases, I am certain of little sympathy — but resign myself to the mercy of God & his Providence.

PLACE it

I remain, My Dear Childs Yours faithfully W Hone

[Addressed:] John Childs Esq.