Autograph letter signed from A.M. Palmer, New York, to Lyman B. Glover [manuscript], 1902 August 24.

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Autograph letter signed from A.M. Palmer, New York, to Lyman B. Glover [manuscript], 1902 August 24.

Addressed "Dear Mr. Glover." Palmer refers to Mansfield's determination to double the parts of Brutus and Julius Caesar in his forthcoming production of the tragedy, despite the fact that Palmer's telling Mansfield that he "disapproved of it utterly." Palmer hopes Glover can write to Mansfield on the subject. On letterhead of The Richard Mansfield Co., 13 & 15 West 28th Street, but with indication of 913 Seventh Ave in manuscript.

2 leaves ; 20 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525765

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Palmer, Albert Marshman, 1838-1905

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