Autograph letter signed from Alfred Tennyson, Freshwater, to James Knowles [manuscript], 1875 October 8.

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Autograph letter signed from Alfred Tennyson, Freshwater, to James Knowles [manuscript], 1875 October 8.

Regarding a performance of Macbeth. Includes a quotation from Macbeth: "Such welcome and unwelcome things at once. 'Tis hard to reconcile." Signed by his cipher. On letterhead from Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Letter is addressed "My dear Knowles."

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482629

Folger Shakespeare Library

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