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April 8, 1634
Stationers' Register entry for The Two Noble Kinsmen
The Two Noble Kinsmen was entered into Liber D of the Stationer’s Company on April 8, 1634.
1634
Two Noble Kinsmen, first edition
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1635
Answer of Cuthbert Burbage et al. to petition of Robert Benefield et al. concerning division of profits of the Globe, but including summary history of the Theatre
In 1635 Robert Benefield, Heilard Swanston, and Thomas Pollard petitioned the Lord Chamberlain for a redistribution of the profits and proceedings of the Globe playhouse.
November 29, 1635
John Hall's last will and testament: original copy
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November 26, 1635
Parish register entry recording John Hall's burial
John Hall, Susanna Hall’s husband, was buried on November 26, 1635, according to the Holy Trinity Church parish register. Next to the entry, an “X” added by a later hand highlights its significance.
February 14, 1636
Brookes v. Hall: Bill of complaint, copy originally filed
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November 29, 1636
John Hall's last will and testament: registered copy
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May 16, 1636-7
Brookes v. Susanna Hall: Chancery Decree and Order Book, May 16
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1637
Brookes v Hall: Commission to take answers, copy bill, and answer to bill
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1636- 1637
Warrants from the Lord Chamberlain of the Household enclosing a schedule of plays acted at court in the year 1636–7
The 1636–7 Revels Office book records that  the royal court witnessed eighteen plays over the Christmas season, from November 17 to February 21, including “the moore of Venice” (December 8), “hamlet” (January 24), and “the tragedie of Cesar” (January

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