Autograph letter signed from Brummell Jones, Kansas City, Mo., to W.H. Wyman [manuscript], 1894 November 6.

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Autograph letter signed from Brummell Jones, Kansas City, Mo., to W.H. Wyman [manuscript], 1894 November 6.

Jones invites Wyman to become a member of a small Shakespeare club in Kansas City and explains the structure of their meetings. Says he wants "to make a bit of a talk" about Brutus. Mentions an upcoming talk on the Baconian theory.

2 leaves ; 27 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7563685

Folger Shakespeare Library

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