Autograph letter signed from William Neate to S. Peake, Esq. [manuscript], 1834 July 31 Thursday.

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Autograph letter signed from William Neate to S. Peake, Esq. [manuscript], 1834 July 31 Thursday.

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Letter from Neate contains a transcription of a letter from Shakespeare to Sir Thomas Constantine Campbell, Lord Mayor of London, dated November 9, 1609. He writes that he bought the original letter at the Hathaway sale in the City and sold it to Mr. Sheridan [?]. He has since heard that he gave to the Prince of Wales. Recipient's first name begins with "S," but the remainder of the name is illegible.

1 item ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Cambell, Thomas, Sir, -1614

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Epithet: Lord Mayor of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001072.0x00022a ...

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. ...

Neate, William

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Peake, S., fl. 1834

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