Autograph letter signed from C.M. Yonge, Otterbourne, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1896 April 25.

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Autograph letter signed from C.M. Yonge, Otterbourne, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1896 April 25.

Addressed to "Sir." Yonge declares "the Bacon theory about Shakespeare an utter absurdity." Address on letter: Elderfield, Otterbourne, Winchester."

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7556247

Folger Shakespeare Library

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