Autograph letter signed from James Spedding, to John Payne Collier, 1850 April 20
Item — Box: Y.d.6 (184-231)
Identifier: Y.d.6 (205)
Scope and Contents note
Discusses Gesta Grayorum, or the history of the high and mighty Prince Henry, Prince of Purpoole and mention of a performance of A comedy of errors ("Could this have been Shakspere's play?"). Also asks about Francis Bacon's letters in Collier's catalogue of the Earl of Ellesmere's collection and mentions his upcoming article in the Gentleman's magazine about the division of acts in King Lear.
Dates
- 1850 April 20
Availability
Collection is open for research.
Extent
2 leaves (bifolium)
Repository Details
Part of the Folger Shakespeare Library Repository
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