Autograph letter signed from J.H. Howe, Ipswich, to Miss Elizabeth Edmead, London [manuscript], 1801 October 25.

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Autograph letter signed from J.H. Howe, Ipswich, to Miss Elizabeth Edmead, London [manuscript], 1801 October 25.

Thinks that such an edition of Shakespeare as Mr. Hull projects would be extremely commodious and likely to be saleable. Responds to her inquiries about certain passages from Cymbeline. Mentions one of her future engagements at the Dublin Theatre and speaks of what type of music he enjoys.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7539998

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Edmead, Elizabeth, active 1786-1832

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Chedworth, John Howe, Baron, 1754-1804

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Hull, Mr., fl. 1801

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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. ...