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LevelItem
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)HM/556
TitleAutograph letter, signed from Edward Lear
Extent1 item
Date27 October 1855
DescriptionLear writes that he feels better after a visit to the Isle of Wight to see Alfred Tennyson; likes the Starbook and apologies for keeping it so long, explains it is due to the wood cut and the difficulties he is having with making the image due to his eyesight; discusses his illness; Madeira and Corfu.
Access StatusOpen

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