William Hone to John Childs, 6 February, 1840

1. William Hone to John Childs, 6 February, 1840.¹ — -TEI-

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5 Bolt Court
6 Feb. 1840

My dear Childs

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You come & go, & make no sign of arrival or departure.

I am past writing — the hand will not answer to the will. Happily my business is to cut out, & connect.² When that power ceases, I am certain of little sympathy — but resign myself to the mercy of God & his Providence.

I remain, My Dear Childs
Yours faithfully

W Hone

[Addressed:]
John Childs Esq.

Notes

British Library, Add. MS 40120, ff. 488-89. [return]

Hone is likely referring to his work at the Patriot which often involved clipping articles from other papers for reprinting. [return]

William Hone to John Childs, 6 February, 1840

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