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![]() HUGHES, Thomas (1822-1896). Author of 'Tom Brown's School Days'. Autograph Letter Signed to [Adelaide] Ross, 1 page 8vo on writing-paper of the Athenaeum, 13 June 1881. Agreeing to attend a meeting of her society but refusing to ask Lowell to speak as he is 'overdone with engagements'. The back of the note bears a letter from Adelaide Ross to [Walter Raleigh] Browne, telling him that she has just lunched with Anna Swanwick who has agreed to speak and awaits a formal invitation from Browne. [No: 7385]
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