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Accession Number: 87-1594
Transcription:

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                                                                                  city May 10, 1858
Dear Father
          What you told me this morning so completely took me by surprise, that I am afraid I did not completely make myself understood to you, and I think I can write you better what I mean than say it to you.
           Don't suppose that in making my choice I was actuated by any feeling of preference for my mother to you. God knows I love you dearly, and it will be a hard day for me when I have to part from you and the girls.
           But in doing as I have done, i hope I am doing my duty, and that you will understand it so.
                     I remain my dear father
                                    Ever your affectionate son

Media Type: Letters
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Page 3 of ALs to John Leech.

Dickens's transcription of Charley's letter, showing that it is Charely's own decision, not Dickens's, that he live with his mother.

Call Number: DL L516j 1858-05-31