Amherst, J. H., 1776-1851
Variant namesJ.H. Amherst was an actor, historian, and writer. Born in London, he achieved his first success at the Haymarket Theatre in London, emigrating to America in 1838. He had success as an actor, a classical scholar, and as a dramatist, specializing in historical plays set in Europe.
From the description of John Amherst letter to [James] Winston, after 1800?. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57188177
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| creatorOf | Amherst, J. H., 1776-1851. Who owns the hand? or, The monk, the mask, and the murderer. A romantic melodrama in three acts; interspersed with masquerarde, song, dance, action and combat. Written by J.H. Amherst. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| creatorOf | Amherst, J. H., 1776-1851. John Amherst letter to [James] Winston, after 1800?. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Amherst, J. H., 1776-1851,. Autograph letter signed from John H. Amherst to [James Winston?] [manuscript], ca. 1824. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| creatorOf | Amherst, J. H., 1776-1851,. Letter signed from J.H. Amherst to James Winston [manuscript], 1817 July 15. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| referencedIn | John Lawrence Toole autograph collection, 1750-1903 and undated. | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
| referencedIn | Miscellaneous theatrical papers | Houghton Library |
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| correspondedWith | Toole, John Lawrence, 1830-1906 | person |
| correspondedWith | Winston, James, 1773-1843 | person |
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Birth 1776
Death 1851
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