Letter signed from "Hamlet," Dublin Castle, to Edmond Malone [manuscript], 1788 December 6.

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Letter signed from "Hamlet," Dublin Castle, to Edmond Malone [manuscript], 1788 December 6.

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Signed "Hamlet." Wishes recipient "had done illuminating Shakespeare and the present time that [he] might attend more than [he does] to Bardlings like [himself]." There are passing mentions of many well-known figures at the end of this letter, including Doctor Johnson, Mr. Boswell, Mrs. Piozzi, Mr. Pickett, et al. Parodies Shylock.

2 leaves ; 24 x 19 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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