Hill, Joseph, of Birmingham. Copies of autograph letters signed from Joseph Hill to various recipients, ca. 1864-1865

Folger bibliographic ID: 231176
Folger call number: Y.c.3127 (1-17)
Folger holdings ID: 289633
Accession Number: cs655

Most letters written to Halliwell-Phillips. Others are sent to George Shakespeare and unidentified recipients. Subjects touched upon are Hill's research into the Guild of the Holy Cross, deeds in Stratford adjoining Shakespeare's dwelling, and a seal purportedly made by the "Stratford signet ring." Hill mentions meeting a descendant of Shakespeare. (17) is entitled Copy Inscription on Tablets in New Vestry-East end of St. Martin's Church; lists money bequeathed to the church by deceased members of the congregation

General notes

Tissue copies made by ink bleed. Letters sent from London and Birmingham

Extended title: Copies of autograph letters signed from Joseph Hill to various recipients, ca. 1864-1865 ca. 1864-1865

Hill, Joseph, of Birmingham Shakespeare, George, 1812-1885 Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. 1820-1889 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Guild of the Holy Cross (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)

correspondent: Hill, Joseph, of Birmingham
subject: Hill, Joseph, of Birmingham
subject: Shakespeare, George, 1812-1885
subject: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
subject: Guild of the Holy Cross (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)
correspondent: Shakespeare, George, 1812-1885
correspondent: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889