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Autograph letter signed from John Hamilton Reynolds, Newport, Isle of Wight, to J.R. Planché [manuscript], 1847 August 30.

Reynolds, John Hamilton, 1794-1852, sender.; Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Hamilton Reynolds, Newport, Isle of Wight, to J.R. Planché [manuscript], 1847 August 30.
Description
1 item ; 18 x 12 cm (bifolium)
Associated name
Reynolds, John Hamilton, 1794-1852, sender.
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880, addressee.
Summary
Expresses interest in joining a committee to secure "Old Shakespearean Houses and a Magic Circle of Land around them - to the English Nation." Refers to Edmund Robins as "the ill wind that blows nobody good!" Also makes passing references to Charles II reading Shakespeare at Carisbrooke Castle and his "copy of Shakespeare at Windsor Castle - with many autograph annotations."
Note
The sale of Shakespeare's Birthplace took place September 16, 1847.
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Newport (Isle of Wight)

Call number
Y.c.1812
Folger accession
266924

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