Sit, Jessica [manuscript], 19th century.

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Sit, Jessica [manuscript], 19th century.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/463485249

Autograph poem signed by Margaret J. Preston, Virginia. Poem refers to the characters Jessica and Lorenzo from Merchant of Venice.

2 leaves ; 26 x 16 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7563691

Folger Shakespeare Library

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