Autograph letter signed from W.H. Ireland, York, to Messrs. Vernor, Hood & Company, publishers, Poultry, Cheapside, London [manuscript], 1810 November 21.

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Autograph letter signed from W.H. Ireland, York, to Messrs. Vernor, Hood & Company, publishers, Poultry, Cheapside, London [manuscript], 1810 November 21.

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Acknowledges receipt of books and submits further requests. Includes integral address leaf. Also, a clipping from The Cincinnati mirror, August 1, 1835 (shortly after W.H. Ireland's death), which addresses Ireland's life and the origin of his Shakespeare forgeries and scrapbook material mounted on a bifolium (consists of a print depicting a scene from Vortigern and Rowena, as well as several 19th century clippings with information on Samuel Ireland and W.H. Ireland's Shakespeare forgeries).

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...