Autograph letter signed from Adelaide Neilson, Clarendon Hotel, to Mr. Edwards [manuscript], 1880 May 17.

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Autograph letter signed from Adelaide Neilson, Clarendon Hotel, to Mr. Edwards [manuscript], 1880 May 17.

Discusses a benefit for Mr. W.R. Floyd.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482493

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Floyd, William Rudolph, 1832-1880

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Edwards, Mr., fl. 1880

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Neilson, Adelaide, 1848-1880

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Adelaide Neilson was an English Shakespearean actress. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886279 Adelaide Neilson, on of the most popular and successful 19th century actresses was born in or near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She was born out of wedlock and never knew her father. Her mother married a Mr. Bland and the family settled in Guiseley. The young Lizzie Ann (Miss ...