Autograph letter signed from Capel Lofft, Ipswich, to John Evans, Esq. [manuscript], 1817 August 10.

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Autograph letter signed from Capel Lofft, Ipswich, to John Evans, Esq. [manuscript], 1817 August 10.

Concerns the discovery of an "original portrait" of Shakespeare.

1 item ; 26 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7483292

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Lofft, Capel, 1751-1824

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Capel Lofft, English radical editor and writer. From the description of Capel Lofft manuscript material : 6 items, 1799-1811 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 720407149 From the guide to the Capel Lofft manuscript material : 6 items, 1799-1811, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) ...

Evans, John, 1767-1827

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John Evans, British General Baptist minister. From the description of John Evans manuscript material : 1 item, ca. 1793 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 183925748 From the guide to the John Evans manuscript material : 1 item, ca. 1793, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) ...

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. ...