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TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-1892). Poet Laureate.
Autograph Letter Signed ('AT' as a monogram) to [James T.] Knowles, 1 page 8vo, Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight (blind stamp), no date.
James Thomas Knowles (1831-1908) was the editor of the Contemporary Review and also the architect of Tennyson's summer residence, Aldworth. Several letters from Tennyson to Knowles are known and published in The Letters ed. Lang and Shannon, but not apprently the present example.
'See what is come this morning! £12 for service. Will you see to it? - & such service!!
 We are expecting you every day & you never arrive.'

[No: 20581]

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