Autograph letter signed and typescript letter from J.Y.W. MacAlister to F.G. Fleay and an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1889 July 2-September 23.

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Autograph letter signed and typescript letter from J.Y.W. MacAlister to F.G. Fleay and an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1889 July 2-September 23.

(1) MacAlister writes that Fleay has been placed on the reception committee and wonders if Fleay might give them a paper on the bibliology of Shakespeare or another subject. (2) Discusses a paper that has been submitted [by Fleay?].

2 letters ; 20 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525440

Folger Shakespeare Library

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MacAlister, John Young Walker, Sir, 1856-1925

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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. ...

Fleay, Frederick Gard, 1831-1909

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