Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, 1865-07-31

Letter: Kent, to George W. Childs, 1829-1894

AL. Writing to the owner of the Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Dickens spells out a business proposition regarding the publishing of his books in America: "I beg to say that I shall be happy to consider any proposal you may make me . . . for purchasing the exclusive right of having early proofsheets in America of the next story I may write . . ." He then requests Childs's offer should his next work be the length of Great Expectations or Our Mutual Friend. He ends, "You may rely on my carefully and justly giving my attention to our project . . ." With envelope addressed in his own hand .