Autograph letter signed from Robert Mantell, Cincinnati, to Hillary [manuscript], 1890 November 11.

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Autograph letter signed from Robert Mantell, Cincinnati, to Hillary [manuscript], 1890 November 11.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/442778311

Speaks of "All for Her" and "playing seconds" to the "Greatest Actor in the World (Henry Irving)." Speaks of the snobbishness of a Mr. K, who is only considered a gentleman because of his wife. He is glad that Hillary thinks so well of Hamlet, which he will be playing in Philadelphia on the 28th. Also discusses costumes for Othello and requests a sketch of scenes for the "Veiled Picture."

1 item (7 leaves) ; 21.5 x 14 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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