Autograph letter signed from William Montagu, Duke of Manchester, London, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1859 April 12.

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Autograph letter signed from William Montagu, Duke of Manchester, London, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1859 April 12.

Manchester sends a "noble" of Henry V, a coin dug up at Kimbalton, as a token of his enjoyment of Henry V at the Princess's Theatre. Embossed letterhead of 1 Great Stanhope Street, W. Signed "Manchester."

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525782

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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. ...

Manchester, William Drogo Montagu, Duke of, 1823-1890

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Title: 7th Duke of Manchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001149.0x000166 ...

Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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