(Thomas, 1822-1896, Judge, M.P., Author of 'Tom Brown's Schooldays')
Autograph letter signed to Dear Hawkins
thanking him and saying that he fears there is nothing you can do for me at Donnington. I envy your friend. When you are there if you want an intensely interesting occupation get Ludlow's memoirs & Clarendon & other's descriptions of the 2 battles of Newbury & try to work them out on the spot. The second battle (round Shaw House & in the cow meadows is a rare puzzle..., 1 side oblong 8vo., no place, no date