ALS, 1879 August 26, Cambridge, Mass. to William Leighton.

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ALS, 1879 August 26, Cambridge, Mass. to William Leighton.

Comments on Leighton's biographical sketch of Shakespeare and controversy of authorship.

1 item (4 p.) ; 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7503254

Haverford College Library

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