Autograph letter signed from M.O.W. Oliphant, Windsor, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century January 5.

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Autograph letter signed from M.O.W. Oliphant, Windsor, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century January 5.

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Agrees with the recipient "in thinking the discussion about Shakespeare and Bacon a most elaborate piece of folly from beginning to end."

1 item ; 14 x 9 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897

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