Autograph letter initialed to François Joseph Talma, Paris, from J.H.P., Paris [manuscript], 1822 September 27.

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Autograph letter initialed to François Joseph Talma, Paris, from J.H.P., Paris [manuscript], 1822 September 27.

Correspondent is possibly John Howard Payne. A letter of introduction for Mr. Brockedon, who "knows more about pictures of Shakespeare than any body living." The correspondent suggests that Talma listen to what Brockedon has to say about pictures made up as originals, including one in Talma's possession.

1 leaf ; 26 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7483245

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Talma, François Joseph, 1763-1826

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French actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to M. Neveu, bookseller, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270576095 ...

Brockedon, William, 1787-1854

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English painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hotel de Mars [Paris], to David Roberts, [n.d]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133415 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to James Mayes, "Wednesday Morn", no year. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133438 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Poland St. [London], to W. Jerdan, [18]19 May 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133629 English painter and ...

Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852

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American actor and playwright. From the description of Scrapbook, 1813-1852 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647811929 From the description of Letter : Washington, to Elizabeth Payne, 1850 April 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22772908 From the description of Home, sweet home, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 237626353 Appointed by President Tyler, the actor and playwright served as U.S. Consul in Tunis from 1842-1845, a...

J. H. P., fl. 1822

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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. ...