Collins, Harriet Geddes 1790-1868

Autograph letter signed : Paris, to his mother, Harriet Collins, [1845 Sept. 30 by Wilkie Collins ( Book )
4 editions published between 1845 and 1856 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Reporting that he has arrived in Paris, but his baggage was lost en route; describing some of the people he met on the boat from England to Rouen; giving details of his sightseeing in Rouen; asking after his father and brother.

Autograph letter signed with initials : London, to his mother, Harriet Collins, [1862 Nov. 6 by Wilkie Collins ( Book )
3 editions published between 1862 and 1867 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Sending her a list of "choice and varied works" and asking if she wants him to send any of these books to her.

Autograph letter signed : Dover, to his mother, Harriet Collins, [1852 Sept. 9 by Wilkie Collins ( Book )
3 editions published in 1852 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Informing his mother that he will return next Saturday; noting that he has been suffering from an ear-ache and face-ache; telling her that she "will have a glorious number of Bleak House" with "a wonderful description of a death -- terribly true and genuinely pathetic."

Autograph letter signed : London, to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins, Saturday [1841 July 24 by William Collins ( Book )
3 editions published between 1841 and 1844 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Thanking his "dear love" for a letter, describing a visit to Miss Wilkie, and mentioning a letter from an old friend about "poor dear [Sir David] Wilkie." Noting that "Willy has been a very good boy," and that he has a title for a new picture.

Autograph letter signed : London, to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins, Wednesday [1840 May 20 by William Collins ( Book )
3 editions published between 1833 and 1844 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Concerning his and his sons' health, the cold in London, and his desire to see his "dear love."

Autograph letter signed : [London], to his mother, Harriet Collins, [1839 Nov. 22 by Wilkie Collins ( Book )
2 editions published between 1839 and 1852 in Italian and English and held by 1 library worldwide
Explaining that he is writing in Italian to demonstrate that he has not forgotten the language; reporting that his eyes are fine; expressing his hope that his father, William Collins, is "very well recovered" and able to work.

Autograph letter signed : London, to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins, Tuesday [1843 June 20 by William Collins ( Book )
2 editions published between 1841 and 1843 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Discussing the departure of his "dearest Harriet" from Portsmouth, asking her to take care of her health, and to send word of her travel plans. With a postscript deploring Charlie's love for fishing, and discussing the health of Mrs. Linnel.

Autograph letter signed : London, to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins, Friday [1843 June 9 by William Collins ( Book )
2 editions published between 1841 and 1843 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Mentioning a dinner with Wilkie and Mr. Antrobus, Wilkie's plans for vacation, and plans for "Sir Rob[er]t [Peel] to take the chair."

Autograph letter signed : London, to his wife Harriet Geddes Collins, [18]41 Aug. 10 by William Collins ( Book )
2 editions published in 1841 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Concerning the visit of his "dear love" to Portsmouth for health reasons, enclosing a note (not present) from Sir William Knighton, and mentioning a dinner with his son Wilkie, Landseer and John Peter Deering.

Autograph letter signed : [London], to his future wife Harriet Geddes, Friday morning [1822 Apr. 26 by William Collins ( Book )
2 editions published in 1822 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Engaging his dear Harriet to walk in Brock Street, and referencing "the disappointment [he] felt last night."