My Dear Frederick
Either Alfred has made a mistake in his communication with you (of which I know nothing but from yourself), or you have mistaken him. I asked Wills for no advice whatever, but asked him what was the present state of the kind responsibility he incurred for you, against my strong representation that I felt certain it was useless and you would abandon him. He told me how it stood, and I found you to have deserted him and Henry, with a greater coolness than I had been prepared for.
Now, as this is a plain matter of fact which no representation can alter, and as my interference begins and ends with my asking for that infomation and leaving Wills (as he fully understands) free to do exactly what he thinks necessary, without any sort of check or influence from me, I must decline entering on the subject any further, and therefore make no appointment.
Affectionately always
CD
Frederick Dickens Esquire

MssDate: Thursday January Eighth 1857
Media Type: Letters
Source: Rare Book Department
Recipient: Dickens, Frederick William, 1820-1868
Provenance: Benoliel, Mrs. D. Jacques 12/6/55

Bibliography:

The Letters of Charles Dickens, Pilgrim Edition, Volume Eight, 1856-1858, p. 254.

Country: Creation Place Note:Tavistock House
Country:England
City/Town/Township:London

Call Number: DL D556f 1857-01-08