Dickens, Charles, English novelist (1812-1870). Autograph letter signed (in the text).

Gads Hill Place, 24. I. 1863.

8vo. ½ p. On headed paper.

 2,500.00

"Mr. Charles Dickens presents his compliments to Miss K. Hitchcock and regrets to inform her that his Vita for the Royal Hospital for Incurables has been long engaged".

Dickens had been one of the first high-profile figures to show his support for the Royal Hospital for Incurables (now the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability) by helping to raise funds for its creation in 1854. In 1863 the hospital relocated to its permanent home, Melrose Hall on West Hill, in Putney.

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