Autograph draft, autograph letter, and a printed circular from The National Shakesperian Fund to the editor of the Suffolk Chronicle, William Powell Hunt (?) [manuscript], 1861 November.

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Autograph draft, autograph letter, and a printed circular from The National Shakesperian Fund to the editor of the Suffolk Chronicle, William Powell Hunt (?) [manuscript], 1861 November.

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The letter (1) recognizes the work of Halliwell in securing New Place as a national memorial and seeks public support for the purchase of the remaining properties associated with Shakespeare at Stratford. Also, a printed circular and a form letter written by Halliwell-Phillipps on this topic, November 4-6, 1861.

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Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. 1820-1889,

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Hunt, William Powell, active 19th century

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National Shakesperian Fund

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...