Autograph letter signed from John Britton to J. Hogarth, Esq., Haymarket [manuscript], 1853 October 17.

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Autograph letter signed from John Britton to J. Hogarth, Esq., Haymarket [manuscript], 1853 October 17.

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Regarding current writing assignments. Postscript refers to his pleasure with a portrait of Shakespeare. First sentence: "Oppressed, as I am, with anxiety to proceed with my Auto-Biography, which has been suspended for the last three months, to allow a little respite & relaxation, for the over-work'd head: & desirous, as I am, of finishing the remaining part, in style & manner, corresponding with the preceeding pages, I am sorry to say that I cannot undertake to write accounts of the Cathedrals & cities of Ely & Peterborough, in a manner that should do credit to the author, & the proprietor of a work, who risques capital & character on a literary work."

2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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Britton, John, 1771-1857

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John Britton, English antiquarian and topographer. Often with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, he produced many works on British topography and antiquities, including: The Beauties of England and Wales (1800) ; Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain (1807-1814) ; and the Dictionary of the Architecture and Archaeology of the Middle Ages (1831-8). From the guide to the John Britton manuscript material : 1 item, 1844, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of...

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. ...

Hogarth, J. (Joseph)

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