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Ward, Charles fl. 1840-1871

Overview
Works: 78 works in 87 publications in 1 language and 88 library holdings
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Most widely held works by Charles Ward
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in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Thanking Ward for the money, noting that it arrived while Collins was still abed, having been kept up the entire night previous from "the d--d green tea." Noting that he is "just off to the Hair-Cutter's to have it "Shampoed.""
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4 editions published between and 1860 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Complaining about the weather and asking Ward to dine.
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3 editions published between and 1862 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Asking Ward to funds in exchange for his mother's cheque.
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3 editions published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing the sending of two copies of The Queen of Hearts: one to Hachette & Lahure and the second (which had seemingly been lost) to Monsieur Forgues for translation. Requesting Ward inquire at Hachette's London, presumably to help sort out the situation. Mentioning that the "old torment" has kept Collins confined indoors.
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2 editions published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Asking Ward to bring ten sovereigns when he comes to visit, and complaining about Christmas.
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2 editions published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Mentioning that Collins has plans for Friday, and asking Ward to stop by by on Sunday to "settle a day for week next."
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing income from The Woman in White (still running at the Olympic) and mentioning the publication of "Miss F.," noting Collins sold two thousand copies to Bentley for £750. Inviting Ward to pot-luck "some day next week."
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Enclosing a cheque for £40, which is the "royalty on a new 4,000 Edition of The Woman in White." Inviting Ward to dine, noting that C[aroline Graves] also sent a line the previous day to invite him.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Enclosing a cheque for £47.10, Collins's first week's percentage on the performances of The Woman in White.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing investments. Noting the success of his "Man & Wife" and mentioning that Woman in White will be republished in penny numbers illustrated, but that "this is a secret for the present."
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Thanking Ward for the letter of credit and snuff, and discussing the confusing currency in Italy. Noting that Caroline [Graves] is feeling better, and that Caroline junior (Harriet Graves) "astonishes the Roman public by the essentially British plumpness of her cheeks and calves." Describing how Collins "encountered the Pope yesterday," mentioning that as the Pope was driven by in his coach he was "comforting himself with a pinch of snuff," and that this aroused in Collins a feeling "of sympathy with his holiness which no words can describe." Wishing Ward could be in Rome also, and expressing shock at the news of Thackeray's death.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Thanking Ward for information about the Hotel du Louvre. Noting that "for the last three days the gout has confined [Collins] to [his] chair," and discussing his mother's recovery from a recent illness.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Asking Ward to confirm that [Sampson] Low has deposited £125 into Collins's account. Noting that Collins is "sadly fagged with [his] work," hoping to finish it (i.e., No Name) in six weeks. With a postscript mentioning a cheque to Pigott.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Thanking Ward for the note, and sending thanks from Caroline [Graves] for Ward's proposed gift of Eau de Cologne. Noting that Collins has let Dickens's old house (The Fort House) in Broadstairs for four months, and that he and Caroline leave London at the end of June.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Inquiring on which day of the week 4 March 1846 fell, wanting the information for his story (i.e., No Name). Inviting Ward to pot-luck the following week.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing plans to change his £20 note, look at a copy of Voltaire, and dine together, presumably on the following day (these plans are discussed for "Monday" in MA 3151.18).
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Expressing great pleasure at Ward's intention to visit, and giving him directions to the cottage from Ramsgate. Noting that Collins would meet Ward at Ramsgate, but the lanced boil (see MA 3151.14) prevents him from the long walk. Asking Ward to bring with him the remainder of his account (£32.14.6), and attaching a statement. Sending Caroline's kind regards.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Expressing regret that Ward is unable to visit Collins in Broadstairs, and pressing him to come for the weekend. Enclosing a note to Mr. Holsworth, concerning Collins' salary. Also enclosing a letter about his new book (i.e., The Woman in White) to Bernardt Tauchnitz, asking Ward to correct his spelling and to send the letter to Tauchnitz in "Leipsig ... or is it Leipzic, or Leipsig, or how the devil is it spelt?"
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing a recent illness, his present comfortable lodgings, and the gas lights on the Rue de Rivoli. Mentioning Dickens and the birth of Louis Napoléon.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing Ward's dealings with Hood (probably Thomas Hood), noting that if his negotiations should not succeed, Collins has "only [three] words to say -- Try no more -- or (if [Ward] should like the form better) -- Hood be damned." Suggesting a "cheap and healthy holiday plan" for Ward to combat his "depression of spirits." Noting the entrance of the Victoria and Albert into Boulgoune, and the attendant public concert and fireworks.
 
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