In the possession of Mr Archer, of the Royal Library, Weymouth, is an oil painting representing a man apparently of 32 years of age, or thereabouts, with small pointed beard and moustache, and large ruff. In the upper right hand corner (facing the spectator) is written in yellow paint in an Italic hand, "W. Shakespeare." I believe Mr Archer obtained it from a family in Bath. The picture is apparently as old as Shakspeare's time. Of its authenticity I offer no opinion, but merely wish to make a Note of the circumstances. I shall add that, speaking from recollection, it has a geat similarity to the Chandos portrait, but represents a younger man. Arthur Paget, Cranmore.

Note spelling of Shakespeare is as written

Whereas some of the notes and queries may be of interest in themselves - perhaps the facts in some notes may be of interest eg here we find out who the librarian was at the Royal Library at Weymouth.

Notes and Queries Vol. 8 2nd S. (197) Oct 8 1859 Page 284

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