Autograph letter signed from Robert Mantell, Brooklyn, to John [manuscript], 1902 June 22.

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Autograph letter signed from Robert Mantell, Brooklyn, to John [manuscript], 1902 June 22.

Mantell writes that Louis James could be his father. He speaks of still being able to play Romeo despite his age. He thinks "The King's Master" is a fine title and he would like to hear it very much.

2 leaves ; 16 x 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7328667

Folger Shakespeare Library

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James, Louis, 1842-1910

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Mantell, Robert B. (Robert Bruce), 1854-1928

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American actor. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1890-1928] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155508187 Robert B. Mantell was an American actor. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1925. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155885118 ...

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. ...