Autograph letters signed from William Black, London, to Lilian Adelaide Neilson [manuscript], [1868?].

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Autograph letters signed from William Black, London, to Lilian Adelaide Neilson [manuscript], [1868?].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/281648988

The first letter accompanied the gift of one of his books, which "tells the story of a woman of genius, who played Rosalind." The second thanks her for sending him Dr. Marston's critique.

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Neilson, Adelaide, 1848-1880

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Marston, Westland, 1819-1890

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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. ...