15 lines in black ink on recto only of a 4to leaf. In the Complete Letters (ed. by E.V. Lucas), vol. III, p.157. This letter relates to the financial difficulties William Hone was experiencing at the time, with Lamb suggesting to the Rev. Irving that he might be in a position to offer him some (unspecified) assistance. Lamb seems rather apologetic in contacting Irving, but assures his correspondent, 'I should not take this liberty, if I did not feel that you are a person not to be prejudiced by an obnoxious name. All that I know of him obliges me to respect him, and to request your kindness for him if you can serve him.' Hone had recently published the Every-Day Book (dedicated to Lamb and his sister in recognition of their 'sympathy and kindness') and the Table Book, which, though popular, were not financially successful, and he found himself briefly incarcerated at King's Bench Prison for non-payment of debts. Edward Irving, 1782-1834, was a Scottish clergyman, and founder of the Catholic Apostolic Church, much admired by Coleridge, De Quincey and Scott. PLEASE NOTE: For customers within the UK this item is subject to VAT at 20%.

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ALS to the Rev. Edward Irving, from Enfield Chase, 3rd April 1828. 'I take advantage from the kindness which I have experienced from you in a slight acquaintance to introduce to you my very respected friend Mr Hone.'

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n.p. 1828

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1828

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