To Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Stowe. Autograph letter of 3 May 1853, containing approximately 25 words. London. This invitation to dinner on 14 May, from “Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens” to the Stowes, is written entirely in the hand of Catherine Dickens.
Mayall, John, London, Photographer. A photograph of Catherine Hogarth Dickens, who is shown standing, with her blackgloved right hand resting on the back of a chair. The date of the photograph is unknowm; circa 1860 is suggested. This carte-de-visite bears the photographer’s imprint.
Autograph letter, signed, of 28 June 1880 to Thomas Atkinson. Collins refers to an autobiographical sketch published in "the volume called men in This Time." The manuscript in question was owned by Richard Gimbel; see entry H1239. Collins also writes that "The Lighthouse is not published. As long as I kept this play in a manuscript, I keep it out of the reach of theatrical thieves.
Autograph letter, signed, of 6 May 1873 to Edward B. L. ("Plorn") Dickens. A long letter from mother to son, telling of the death of Charles Collins and touching on other family matters.
Unknown Correspondent. Autograph letter of "Friday" to Richard Herne Shepherd. In place of a signature of this letter makes a pen-and-brown-ink sketch of Dickens, and writes: "Wot's his name!" The letter is not in Dickens's handwriting.