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Copenhagen 17 Mai 1871 [fejlskrivning for 1870]
Messrs Bell and Daldy, London.
My dear Sirs!
I thank you most cordially for your friendly attention of sending me by mail, one book of "Fairy Tales and Sketches" as also one of "Andersen's tales for children". Both are so well translated, richly equipped that it has caused me great pleasure to see these editions and through your attention towards me to get possession of them.
May the Editors have advantage and joy of these tales and may / you maintain your friendly disposition towards the poet.
May it please God that I ever again come to London, I belive and know that you will receive me with a friendly feeling and mind.
Yours very truly,
Hans Christian Andersen.
