Autograph letter signed from Scott Surtees, Darlington, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 July 31.

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Autograph letter signed from Scott Surtees, Darlington, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 July 31.

Surtees briefly discusses his belief that the same author wrote Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7561650

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Surtees, Scott F. (Scott Frederick), 1814-1889

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Epithet: Rector of Richmond, North Riding of Yorkshire British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000679.0x000097 ...

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. ...