Autograph letter signed from Corney Grain, London, to Mrs. Radcliff [manuscript], 1882 June 6.

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Autograph letter signed from Corney Grain, London, to Mrs. Radcliff [manuscript], 1882 June 6.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Radcliff, Mrs., fl. 1882

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Grain, Corney, 1844-1895

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Epithet: comedian and composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001305.0x0001e0 Corney Grain was a popular Victorian-era public entertainer. Trained as a barrister, he preferred the theatre, where he became known for writing and performing musical sketches. He not only wrote numerous songs, he also set other writers' words to music; Grain had a long association with the Thomas German Reed troupe. Fro...