Autograph letter signed from G.G. Spear, Buffalo, to John B. Wright, Boston [manuscript], 1848 July.

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Autograph letter signed from G.G. Spear, Buffalo, to John B. Wright, Boston [manuscript], 1848 July.

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Regarding Spear's desired payment and terms for future seasons at the National Theatre. Urges Wright to procure the services of J.W. Wallack, Jr., whom Spear considers to be the best Richard III that he has ever seen.

2 leaves ; 24 x 20 cm.

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National Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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