1886-12 to an Officer of the British Railroad

Autograph letter signed, University of Texas at Austin, 181 words

Danes Inn, Wych St, Strand

[December 1886]

Dear Sir

I have a favour to ask. I am about to begin a story,  the two principal characters of which are a stoker and an engine driver. To write this story it will be necessary for me to travel some few miles on a railway engine. Will you kindly give me the necessary permission?

My name is very possibly not unknown to you — I am the author of A Mummer’s Wife, a book that most people have read. I am a contributor to the St James’s Gazette, and Mr. F. Greenwood if a reference be needed will give you any information concerning me you require.

I am very sorry to trouble you but I must. I shall feel much obliged if you will give me permission to travel a few miles down the line on an engine; any engine so long as it passes through a tunnel will suit me.

Yours very truly

George Moore.