Autograph Letter Signed from James Smith, London, to Francis Freeling


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Smith writes that Elliston applied to him to write a comic song for the forthcoming Drury Lane Spectacle, which Colman had declined to write. Discusses the meaning of the phrase "Carpenter's Song." Addressed from 18 Austin Friars. Letter addressed "Dear Freeling" and dated Thursday 23 Oct.




Autograph Letter Signed from Francis Freeling, London, to Pickering


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Concerns a Shakespeare edition, an "uncommonly pretty book" about which Freeling hopes to talk to the recipient when he can get to Chancery Lane. Letter addressed "Dear Sir," but pencil annotation identifies recipient as Pickering (likely William Pickering). Address on item: General Post Office.







Francis O. J. Smith Autograph Letter Signed


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ALS, Portland, Me., to R. A. L. Codman, Portland. Topic cannot be determined.




Catalogue of Autographs, Etc


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Autograph Letter Signed from James Smith to A.S. [M?]adison


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Letter concerns the rent and lease of the house Smith presently occupies. First letter of recipient's last name unclear; name may be Wadison. Correspondent's address given on item: 18 Austin L[ine?]s.




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