Autograph letter signed from Clement Scott, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1887 May 15.

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Autograph letter signed from Clement Scott, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1887 May 15.

Addressed "My dear Madam." Concerns Wilson Barrett. Address on item: 52, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7332304

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Scott, Clement W., 1841-1904

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Clement William Scott was born in 1841 in London, England; attended Marlborough College, and became a clerk at the War office in 1860; became author and drama critic, contributing pieces to the Daily telegraph, Sunday times, Weekly dispatch, London Figaro, The observer, and others; after retiring from the civil service in 1879, he joined the staff of the Daily telegraph as drama critic, and also became editor of the Theatre in 1880; adapted French plays for the London stage; published works incl...

Barrett, Wilson, 1848-1904

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