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Description
Poel thanks Boas for sending him a copy of the edition of "Dr. Faustus" edited by Boas. He plans to give a reading or performance of another of Marlowe's plays, "The Jew of Malta," and criticizes the interpretation of a recent production of it. Letter written on the back of an annuity cheque from Sun Life Assurance Company and originally inlaid in Poel's copy of the Boas-edited edition of "Dr. Faustus."
Poel, William, 1852-1934 Boas, Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel), 1862-1957 Letters Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Annuities Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593. Doctor Faustus Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593. Jew of Malta
Source
Handwritten letter, autographed, on reverse of insurance cheque: Philbrick Library of Dramatic Arts and Theatre History, Autograph letters box 1, folder 9; 1 leaf
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