Autograph letter signed from Richard Grant White, New York, to Brantz Mayer [manuscript], 1861 August 30.

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Autograph letter signed from Richard Grant White, New York, to Brantz Mayer [manuscript], 1861 August 30.

White expresses gratitude for Mayer's support in his assessment of the evidence in the J. Payne Collier case. Mentions Dr. Ingleby's book, his (White's) edition of Shakespeare. The remainder of the letter concerns the American Civil War. Address on item: 186 East Tenth St., New York.

2 leaves ; 20 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7887564

Folger Shakespeare Library

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