Autograph letter signed from Anna Seward, Lichfield, to Adam Walker, London [manuscript], 1784 January 21.

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Autograph letter signed from Anna Seward, Lichfield, to Adam Walker, London [manuscript], 1784 January 21.

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Seward writes on a variety of matters including Walker's accident, his philosophy, a recent election and her poetry, as well as Dr. Darwin's poetry. Seward also quotes several lines from Portia's speech on mercy from The merchant of Venice, beginning "It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heav'n ... "

2 leaves ; 40 x 27 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Seward, Anna, 1742-1809

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English poet. From the description of Conclusion of an autograph letter signed with postscript : Lichfield, to Robert Fellowes, [1804] Feb. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664731 Anna Seward was born in Eyam, Derbyshire, and resided in Lichfield, England from age thirteen until her death. In addition to her career as a poet, she carried on a voluminous correspondence with many literary figures. From the description of Papers, 1781-1807. (Harvard University)...

Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

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Epithet: Mayor of Hull British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000131.0x000311 English poet, scientist, and physician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Derby, to an unnamed correspondent [probably Andrew Knight], 1800 Sept. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270518285 English physician, naturalist and philosopher. From the description of Letter, 1795, Nov. 8 : Kent, to ...

Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821

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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. ...