From Drake [manuscript], ca. 1823.

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From Drake [manuscript], ca. 1823.

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Autograph notes and extracts on Shakespeare in the hand of Washington Irving. Intended for use in his Stratford-upon-Avon in the Sketch book. Quotes epigram on Sir Thos. Lucy with "The rich woods, sequestered lawns and romantic recesses of Fulbroke Park Drake thinks gave rise to his woodland pictures in As you like it."

1 leaf ; 19 x 12 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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