Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864.

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Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864.

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(1) is addressed "Dear Sir" and is dated 1864 April 14; Phelps writes that he can only stop in Birmingham for a few hours and discusses his travel plans; mentions playing Falstaff; (2) is addressed to Sam. Timmins and is dated March 28; Phelps refers to working at Drury Lane; discusses giving a reading at the Agricultural Hall.

4 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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