Autograph letter signed from Alfred Mudie, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1906 January 17.

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Autograph letter signed from Alfred Mudie, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1906 January 17.

Mudie explains the method behind the "Medfurl" cipher which he has applied to works by Bacon and Shakespeare. Written from 67 Kensington Gardens Square, London, W. Addressed to "My dear Sir" and marked "Private."

4 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525776

Folger Shakespeare Library

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