Autograph letter signed from Edward C. Lowe, Hurstpierpont, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1856 November 7.

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Autograph letter signed from Edward C. Lowe, Hurstpierpont, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1856 November 7.

Lowe thanks recipient for loaning a copy of "The merchant of Venice," which he is returning. Mentions that the success of the boys' performance owed much to "the valuable stage directions" included in the recipient's volume. On letterhead of The College, Hurstpierpont, Sussex.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525802

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Lowe, Edward C. (Edward Clarke), 1823-1912

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Epithet: Canon of Ely British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000630.0x0002f8 ...

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. ...