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Autograph letter signed from Benson J. Lossing, Poughkeepsie N.Y., to Luther G. Riggs [manuscript], 1867 March 11.

Lossing, Benson J. (Benson John), 1813-1891, sender.; Riggs, Luther G. (Luther Granger), 1837- addressee.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Measure for measure. Act 4. Scene 1. Fragment.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Benson J. Lossing, Poughkeepsie N.Y., to Luther G. Riggs [manuscript], 1867 March 11.
Description
1 item ; 17 x 14 cm
Associated name
Lossing, Benson J. (Benson John), 1813-1891, sender.
Riggs, Luther G. (Luther Granger), 1837- addressee.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Measure for measure. Act 4. Scene 1. Fragment.
Material base
Mounted on another leaf, 23 x 15 cm.
Summary
Lossing complies with Riggs' request. Quotes from Measure for measure, Act IV, scene i ("O place and greatness! millions of false eyes / Are stuck upon thee...").
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State) -- Poughkeepsie.

Call number
Y.c.1863
Folger accession
cs1936

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