Upon Harper's body a photograph and a letter were found, the photograph was of a young lady, the letter read "Through what I have been accused of I have been driven to commit this dreadful act. Adieu from me in this world". (6 June 1863)
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Thursday 9th of June 1870 (-) — Writer and social critic Charles Dickens dies of a heart attack. Dickens' last words were: "On the ground" in response to his sister-in-law Georgina's request that he lie down.