Autograph letter signed from Theodore Watts-Dunton, London, to Lady Colin [manuscript], 1903 April 19.

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Autograph letter signed from Theodore Watts-Dunton, London, to Lady Colin [manuscript], 1903 April 19.

Watts-Dunton writes that he tried to persuade Mr. Swinburne to send the recipient's letter to the Times, "a protest against the impudent barbarism that is going to be perpetrated at Stratford-upon-Avon but he does not rise to the occasion." He also discusses why he most of his work has been anonymous. Addressed from The Pines, 11 Putney Hill.

2 leaves ; 21 x 17 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482746

Folger Shakespeare Library

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