Dato: 7. august 1847
Fra: William Jerdan   Til: George Jerdan
Sprog: dansk, engelsk.

[uddrag fra Bredsdorffs bog]

introduktionsskrivelse, hvori Andersen beskrives:

one of the most estimable as well as one of the most gifted men of whom Europe can boast. His genius is not superior to his private worth. He is my highly valued friend ...

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