LECKY, William Edward Hartpole (1838-1903). Historian & essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Clarke, 1½ pages 8vo on black-edged writing paper, 38 Onslow Grdens, 15 October 1877. Thanking him for instructions about his throat, declaring himself generally well and promising to send him the result of his 6 years work ('if you will pardon a somewhat ponderous addition to your library furniture').
Volumes I and II of Lecky's History of England in the Eighteenth Century were published early in 1878.
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