- Brief description
- Letter, from John Dickens to Thomas Beard, 19 January 1835
- Label
- Dickens's father John constantly owed people money. In December he begged Charles's friend Thomas Beard for money for shoes. Now in January he hopes to repay that money later than promised. Charles Tennyson (uncle of the poet) was an MP whom John's brother-in-law Edward Barrow worked for. John evidently assisted Edward during the previous election and expected compensation from Tennyson, which would enable him to repay Beard.
- Collection
- Archives & Manuscripts
- Object number
- B19
- Object type
- letter
- Production person
- John Dickens
- Production date
- 19 January 1835
- Inscription content
- Confidential
21 George Street
Adelphi
19 Jan 1835
My dear Beard
I expect a check from Tennyson in a few days in return for my services for 17 devilish hard days & nights work, when I will return you with a thousand thanks the Sovereigns I owe you, which the circumstance have my being called upon to attend his Election prevented my doing on the 1st as I was obliged to use them to put myself in sailing trim. I much regretted that I could not avail myself of the opportunity of drinking your father's good health
Thos Beard Esq
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with him on his birthday but I did it at the "Elephant" with much sincerity.
The differences which have existed between me & my family are removed, and I am looking forward to the pleasure of seeing you here at your early convenience.
Ever yours most truly
John Dickens
[Addressed on reverse, sealed and franked variously] "More to Pay 1d"
Thos. Beard Esq
42 Portman Street
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