ALs to Rev. Edward Tagart
Charles Dickens
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Physical Description: [3] pages
Transcription:
Devonshire Terrace
Monday Twenty Ninth April 1844
My Dear Sir
Many thanks for Mr. Piper's letter. Will you kindly charge yourself with the enclosed for him? Also with the other enclosed for Mrs. Tagart?
Dr. Dewey sent me his pamphlet, which, in the exercise of a stern resolve, I immediately put in the fire, without glancing at, beyond the title page. When I determined to tell the Truth about America, I determined also that I would not, from that time, read any American Paper, Pamphlet, Book, or Review, in which I had reason to suppose (from the very fact of its being sent to me) there might be the slightest allusion to myself.
I do not mean to say that it requires a Roman fortitude to exercise this Self-Denial. But I have beaten, by these means, every free and independent Citizen who has written to annoy me (judging from the number of packets I return to the Post Office unopened, I should think their name is Legion); and I do not think I am less wise or less honest, and I know I am more good-tempered, in consequence.
Always My Dear Sir
Faithfully Yours
Charles Dickens
The Reverend Edward Tagart
P.S.
We are rejoiced to hear that your daughter is so much better, and heartily unite in best Regards.
MssDate: Monday Twenty Ninth April 1844
Media Type: Letters
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
P.S. is not in Pilgrim Letters or transcription
Recipient: Tagart, Edward, 1804-1858
Provenance: Howell 1969, Pa. Resource
Bibliography:
The Letters of Charles Dickens, Pilgrim Edition, Volume Four, 1844-1846, p. 115.
Country: Creation Place Note:Devonshire Terrace
Country:England
City/Town/Township:London
Call Number: DL T126e 1844-04-29
Creator Name: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 - Author
ALs to Rev. Edward Tagart
ALs to Rev. Edward Tagart 
ALs to Rev. Edward Tagart