Autograph letter signed from Genevieve Ward, Greenwich, to Palgrave Simpson [manuscript], 19th century.

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Autograph letter signed from Genevieve Ward, Greenwich, to Palgrave Simpson [manuscript], 19th century.

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Asks where she can get a good version of East Lynne; if it will do her any good to play "Lady Macbeth" for a week at the Standard and if Simpson can arrange for her to play "Lady Macbeth" either at a Gaity matinee or at the Alexandra and Mr. Clayton to play Macbeth. Letter is undated.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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