Autograph letter signed from William Henry Smith, London, to J.R. Smith, London [manuscript], 1857 May 1.

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Autograph letter signed from William Henry Smith, London, to J.R. Smith, London [manuscript], 1857 May 1.

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Smith indicates that he had published on the Baconian theory before learning of Delia Bacon or her writings; she cannot lay any claims to having particularized Bacon as the author of the plays. Written from 76 Harley Street.

2 leaves ; 21 x 17 cm.

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