Copies of documents printed in the 4 guinea work of my papers with other correspondences never published in the hand writing of my father [manuscript], 1824 February 28.

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Copies of documents printed in the 4 guinea work of my papers with other correspondences never published in the hand writing of my father [manuscript], 1824 February 28.

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Autograph title in the hand of William Henry Ireland, who compiled the material and added a title page, dated February 28, 1824. The rest of the manuscript is in Samuel Ireland's hand and consists of prefatory remarks and transcriptions of William Henry Ireland's forgeries. The prefatory remarks (the first 29 leaves) correspond in part to those in Miscellaneous papers and may be a lengthier draft for them. Watermark 1794.

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Ireland, Samuel, -1800

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Samuel Ireland (d. 1800) was an engraver and publisher in London, England. He was also a collector of books and prints. In his later years, Ireland's reputation was ruined by his involvement in the forgery of Shakespeare manuscripts produced by his son, William Henry Ireland (1771-1835) James Edward Oglethorpe, 1696-1785, was an English general, philanthropist, and founder of the colony of Georgia in America. From the description of Etching of General James O...

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. ...

Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835

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English forger of Shakespeare manuscripts. From the description of Autograph forgery in the form of an autograph receipt signed by William Shakespeare : [London], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269518423 English forger. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. Colepeper, 1825 July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528697 William Henry Ireland, English writer and literary forger. From the description of W...