Autograph letter signed from W.H. Ireland to J.W. Southgate [manuscript], 1827 May 21.

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Autograph letter signed from W.H. Ireland to J.W. Southgate [manuscript], 1827 May 21.

Letter concerns specimens of Ireland's Shaksperian fabrications. Southgate's short response, from Fleet St., is on the back of the Ireland's letter.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7443080

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835

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English forger of Shakespeare manuscripts. From the description of Autograph forgery in the form of an autograph receipt signed by William Shakespeare : [London], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269518423 English forger. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. Colepeper, 1825 July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528697 William Henry Ireland, English writer and literary forger. From the description of W...

Southgate, J. W., fl. 1827

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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. ...