Brief description
Letter, from Charles Dickens to Thomas Beard, 28 October 1836
Label
A letter from Dickens apologising to Thomas Beard, one of his oldest friends. Dickens was at the theatre and missed Beard’s visit. Dickens attended the theatre every night he could. Dickens discusses various offers to work at newspapers – he was looking to leave The Morning Chronicle and in fact resigned a week after writing this letter, going on to edit Bentley’s Miscellany.
Collection
Archives & Manuscripts
Object number
A13
Object type
letter
Production person
Dickens, Charles
Production date
28/10/1836

Letter from Charles Dickens to Thomas Beard, 28 October 1836