Autograph letter signed from E.S. Willard, London, to Mr. Palmer [manuscript], 1884 November 2.

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Autograph letter signed from E.S. Willard, London, to Mr. Palmer [manuscript], 1884 November 2.

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Recipient is possibly A.M. Palmer. Willard speaks of how he would like his publicity to be handled in America. He also outlines agreements made concerning his engagement in a production of The middleman in the role of Cyrus Blenkarn.

3 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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