Draft document of agreement between Charles Dickens and Chapman and Hall
Scope & Content:
Relating to Chapman and Hall's interest in Dickens's Britannia Life Assurance policy as security for his debt to them (see Add MS 88903/2/1/2 for the policy).
Three draft articles of agreement between Charles Dickens and Richard Bentley
Scope & Content:
Relating to copyright and payment terms for Dickens's contributions to the publication, includes references to 'Oliver Twist'. The documents attempt to negate earlier agreements. One draft is incomplete and undated.