- Brief description
- Letter from Charles Dickens to J. P. Harley, 8 April 1839
- Label
- In the form of a poem, Dickens invites his long-time friend, well-known comedian John Pritt Harley, to his home in Doughty Street for dinner. They had shared a professional relationship through the production of many of Dickens’s theatrical works during the early years of his career. Here their friendship appears warmer and more familiar. By this time, Dickens had completed the serialisation of Oliver Twist, a commercial success, solidifying his reputation as an author.
- Collection
- Archives & Manuscripts
- Object number
- A340
- Object type
- letter
- Production person
- Dickens, Charles
- Production date
- 8/04/1839
- Inscription content
- Two Aunts and two uncles, a sister and brother,
Dine with us next Wen'sday; -- will you make another?
Doughty Street | Monday Evening.
My Dear Harley.
The above though exquisitely poetical is literally matter-of-fact. The hour is Six. If you are put up for the afterpiece, we'll let you go, and if you an't, why then we won't. Do come; and don't ever leave off believing that I shall ever keep on perpetually remaining
Faithfully Yours
CHARLES DICKENS
J. P. Harley Esquire
&c &c
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