Autograph letters signed from Edwin Forrest to various recipients [manuscript], 1825-1871.

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Autograph letters signed from Edwin Forrest to various recipients [manuscript], 1825-1871.

(5) mentions the assassination of Lincoln; (10) gives reasons for not performing at benefit for Wemyss; (15) expresses regret at Madame Ponisi's decision to leave the New York stage. Attached to (2) is an autograph and to (16) is a poetic tribute to Forrest.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7328851

Folger Shakespeare Library

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