Autograph letter (fragment) from Samuel Timmins to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

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Autograph letter (fragment) from Samuel Timmins to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

Timmins refers to sending a copy of a letter to Friswell, which he printed. Following is a copy of a letter from Clements Kingston, Grammar School, Ashbourne, to Abraham Wivell, dated March 8, 1847, in Timmins' hand. Kingston discusses a portrait of Shakespeare he has in his possession.

5 leaves ; 21 x 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7440512

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Kingston, Clements, fl. 1847

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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. ...

Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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Wivell, Abraham, 1786-1849

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English painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Castle St. East [London], to an unidentified correspondent, [no year] Sept. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586886 ...