Autograph letter signed from Frank Alpine Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, to [Lilian Adelaide] Neilson [manuscript], 1873 February 15.

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Autograph letter signed from Frank Alpine Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, to [Lilian Adelaide] Neilson [manuscript], 1873 February 15.

Praises her Juliet and sends a picture of Shaksper "painted for me in Hong Kong by a Chinaman ... copying it from an engraving." On the back is a draft reply.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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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. ...

Neilson, Adelaide, 1848-1880

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Adelaide Neilson was an English Shakespearean actress. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886279 Adelaide Neilson, on of the most popular and successful 19th century actresses was born in or near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She was born out of wedlock and never knew her father. Her mother married a Mr. Bland and the family settled in Guiseley. The young Lizzie Ann (Miss ...

Hill, Frank Alpine, 1841-1901

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