Autograph letter signed from Lord John Russell, Whitehall, to Mr. J. Brandon, Fitzroy Square [manuscript], 1837 September 11.

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Autograph letter signed from Lord John Russell, Whitehall, to Mr. J. Brandon, Fitzroy Square [manuscript], 1837 September 11.

Russell informs Brandon that the Queen cannot comply with his request for the proposed Commemoration edition of the works of Shakespeare. Includes signature of Queen Victoria on a separate slip of paper dated July 19, 1837.

1 leaf ; 32 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7331980

Folger Shakespeare Library

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