Autograph letter signed from W.C. Macready, London, to W. Robson [manuscript], 1846 September 15.

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Autograph letter signed from W.C. Macready, London, to W. Robson [manuscript], 1846 September 15.

Requests Robson's opinion on the subjects proposed for a reading Macready is to give at the Mechanics Institute. Addressed from 5 Clarence Terrace, Regent's Park, London. Addressed to W. Robson, Esq., Hon. Sec.; recipient is probably William Robson.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7610035

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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