Autograph letters signed from Alfred Tennyson, Freshwater and London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864-1878.

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Autograph letters signed from Alfred Tennyson, Freshwater and London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864-1878.

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(1) Dated Ap. 16, 1864 and addressed to Mrs. Flower. Thanks Mrs. Flower and her husband for their hospitable invitation to the Tercentenary at Stratford. On letterhead from Harringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. (2) Dated Ap. 7, 78 and addressed "My dear Sir." Thanks him for the "honour you do me in drinking my health at your Stratford celebrations." On letterhead from 14 Eaton Square, S.W. "Sir Wm. Flower" penciled-in next to the address in another hand.

2 items ; 16 x 10 cm to 18 x 12 cm.

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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. ...

Flower, Jane Georgiana Rosetta, active 19th century

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Flower, William Henry, 1831-1899

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Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

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