Receipt from Robert Snow to Messrs. Jacob and Richard Tonson [manuscript], 1739 May 1.

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Receipt from Robert Snow to Messrs. Jacob and Richard Tonson [manuscript], 1739 May 1.

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For 20 guineas, received of Tonsons, for the use of Dr. Mead and others, trustees for Shakespeare's monument (Westminster Abbey monument).

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Mead, Richard, 1673-1754

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English physician, collector and classical scholar. From the description of Papers, 1741-1748. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35162381 ...

Snow, Robert, fl. 1739,

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Tonson, Richard, 1717-1772

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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. ...

Tonson, Jacob, 1714-1767

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