Autograph letters signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridge and Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, to various recipients [manuscript], 1885-1906.

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Autograph letters signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridge and Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, to various recipients [manuscript], 1885-1906.

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Recipients include: Mr. Smith, Mr. Ernst, and unidentified recipients. (1) to Ernst, dated October 15, 1885; Rolfe speaks of his preface in Craik's English of Shakespeare. (2) Dated April 11 (no year) to Mr. Ernst; Rolfe speaks of his Satchel guide, the recipient's "Notes on Language" (3) Dated December 4, 1885 to "Sirs"; Rolfe would like to see Mrs. Dall's new book on Shakespeare and will commend it to his students if it is what he expects. Mentions Halliwell-Phillipps' Outlines. (4) Date March 10, 1906 to Mr. Smith; Rolfe inquires about the nature of the "English Club" that he has been invited to lecture at and gives his price, one hundred dollars and traveling expenses.

4 items ; 18 x 12 cm. to 23 x 18 cm.

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