Autograph letters signed from James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Brixton Hill, Surrey, to William Oakes Hunt [manuscript], 1847-1853.

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Autograph letters signed from James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Brixton Hill, Surrey, to William Oakes Hunt [manuscript], 1847-1853.

Most of the letters discuss the late Captain [James] Saunder's mss. and other documents of Shakespearean interest. They express concern for the safe-keeping of the Stratford records. Several letters of 1851 refer to his wish to purchase the deed with John Shakespeare's mark.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7254484

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Shakespeare, John, -1601

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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. ...

Saunders, James 1775-1830

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Hunt, William Oakes, 1795-1873

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Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889

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English writer and librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, to J. Harrison, 1868 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665313 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, and lexicographer. From the description of Correspondence, 1849-1892. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34367915 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, lexicographer, and critic. From the description of Correspondence, with W...