Typescript letter signed by Appleton Morgan, Westfield, New Jersey, to William Winter [manuscript], 1903 October 2.

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Typescript letter signed by Appleton Morgan, Westfield, New Jersey, to William Winter [manuscript], 1903 October 2.

Discusses the Bacon-Shakespeare authorship controversy. The letter includes manuscript corrections [in Morgan's hand?]. Addressed from Addison St., Westfield, New Jersey.

3 leaves ; 25 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7387461

Folger Shakespeare Library

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