F.L. Pleadwell letters and essays regarding an alleged Shakespeare signature [manuscript], 1924.

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F.L. Pleadwell letters and essays regarding an alleged Shakespeare signature [manuscript], 1924.

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Letters from F.L. Pleadwell to H.C. Folger and accompanying essays. (1) Typed letter signed and dated July 18, 1924, an essay entitled "The story of an autograph signature of William Shakespeare," and a retained copy of Mr. Folger's response to Pleadwell's inquiry, dated July 24, 1924. (2) typed letter signed, dated July 29, 1924, concerning a copy of the 4th folio. (3) 2 items, both dated August 30, 1924: autograph letter signed from F.L. Pleadwell to Folger and typescript of the corrected "An autograph signature of William Shakespeare." (1-2) on letterhead of the Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, Department of the Navy, Washington, D.C., and addressed to H.C. Folger, New York City. (3) on letterhead of the Metropolitan Club, Washington, D.C.

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