Autograph letter signed from Bernard Partridge, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1884 October 17

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Autograph letter signed from Bernard Partridge, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1884 October 17

Partridge refers to the recipient's able criticism of Wilson Barrett's production of Hamlet and discusses the choice to set the "Play scene" out of doors. Letter addressed to "Sir" and signed "Digamma." Correspondent identified as Partridge in annotation. Year determined by date of Barrett's production at the Princess's Theatre.

4 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7483250

Folger Shakespeare Library

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