Autograph letter signed from Eliza Sharpe, New York, to Thomas Roden, London [manuscript], 1836 December 16.

Jones, George, 1810-1879

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George, the Count Joannes [né George Jones]; American actor and historian. Known on the stage for his flamboyance and eccentric behavior, he published his History of Ancient America under his birth name in 1843. From the description of Count Joannes manuscript material : 1 item, 1869 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 441969276 ...

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. ...

Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Charles Kean lived at No. 3, Torrington Square, W.C. 1, in 1853-56, according to The London Encyclopaedia, ed. Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert (1983). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Ellen Kean, London, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1853-56? February 12. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694182220 English actress, born Ellen Tree. Married actor Charles Kean, son of Edmund Kean, and toured with his company. Fro...

Sharpe, Eliza, fl. 1836,

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The correspondent appears to have been an actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed from Eliza Sharpe, New York, to Thomas Roden, London [manuscript], 1836 December 16. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 417075750 ...

Roden, Thomas, 1788 or 1789-1854

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