Brief description
Letter, from Charles Dickens to Messrs William and Clapham, 28 January 1848
Label
A letter from Charles Dickens to Messrs Williams & Clapham who were goldsmiths and jewellers based on The Strand, London. Dickens wrote this letter to ask them to set aside a diamond ring that he had looked at previously and had not purchased because he considered it rather expensive, but was now reconsidering.
Collection
Archives & Manuscripts
Object number
A251
Object type
letter
Production person
Dickens, Charles
Production date
28/01/1848
Inscription content
Devonshire Terrace | Twenty Eighth January 1848.
Mr. Charles Dickens presents his Compliments to Messrs. Williams & Clapham, and will thank them, when they send home the seal ring, to send him, once more, the diamond ring he was inclined to choose the other day, but thought too dear. He would like to reconsider it.

Letter from Charles Dickens to Messrs William and Clapham, 28 January 1848