Autograph letter signed from W.T. Moncrieff, Paris, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1829 August 4.

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Autograph letter signed from W.T. Moncrieff, Paris, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1829 August 4.

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Recipient's name is not legible: name looks to be [Nug?]er, Esq., St. James St., London. Moncrieff mentions having commenced an action to substantiate the claims of dramatic authors to the copyright of their pieces. Also indicates that he was obliged to leave England in haste in order to make arrangements for Mathews & Yates at the Theatre des Italiens and had no time to call for the letter of introduction to Mr. Moore that the recipient had promised. Written from Hotel de l'Orient, Place des Italiens, Paris. Marked private.

2 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm.

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