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Sheridan, Thomas, 1775-1817. Autograph letter signed : London, to his Godmother, [no year] Feb. 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to his Godmother, [no year] Feb. 4.

Concerning an engagement; with a sketch of a yawning man at the upper right of the first page.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; (8vo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270663381 View

Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1753-1868.

Title: Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1753-1868.

Autograph manuscripts, correspondence, legal documents, and other papers associated with playwright, politician, and theater proprietor, Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes and 8 volumes (2 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01964/catalog View

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. The forty thieves : a grand arabian melo dramatic romance : manuscript, [1806] / written by Thomas Sheridan, Esq. ; originally produced at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane ; the music composed by Mich: Kelly, Esq.

Title: The forty thieves : a grand arabian melo dramatic romance : manuscript, [1806] / written by Thomas Sheridan, Esq. ; originally produced at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane ; the music composed by Mich: Kelly, Esq.

Manuscript of a play, written in an unidentified hand, said to be written by Thomas Sheridan. The work is commonly attributed to R.B. Sheridan.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (72 leaves) ; 20 x 16 cm.

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. The forty thieves : a grand arabian melo dramatic romance : manuscript, [1806] / written by Thomas Sheridan, Esq. ; originally produced at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane ; the music composed by Mich: Kelly, Esq.

Title: The forty thieves : a grand arabian melo dramatic romance : manuscript, [1806] / written by Thomas Sheridan, Esq. ; originally produced at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane ; the music composed by Mich: Kelly, Esq.

Manuscript of a play, in unknown hand, said to be written by Thomas Sheridan. The work is commonly attributed to R.B. Sheridan.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (72 leaves) ; 20 x 16 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49374825 View

Autograph File, S, 1556-1996.

Title: Autograph File, S, 1556-1996.

The Autograph File is an alphabetically arranged collection of single letters, manuscripts, and drawings received from various sources at various times. Additions continue to be made.

ArchivalResource: 15.5 boxes (7.7 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01442/catalog View

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1771-1809.

Title: Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1771-1809.

Includes manuscript copies of: August von Kotzebue's Pizarro. The Spaniards in Peru; or, The death of Rolla. A tragedy in five acts ... English translation (1799) with annotations by Sheridan (Phillipps MS 10857); School for scandal prompt books from Drury Lane Theatre (1777-1779); School for scandal manuscript copy (17-- ) from Theatre, Smoke Alley, Dublin; School for scandal manuscript copy from Drury Lane Theatre (ca. 1809); School for scandal manuscript copy (before 1785); Sheridan's 1771 autograph manuscript of poem, Clio's protest; Beggar's Opera alterations by Sheridan and Wiliam Hopkins; and many other materials. Two bound volumes include voluminous numbers of documents, prints, and letters by, sent to, and between third parties concerning Sheridan. Volume I mostly concerns his theatrical career, while Volume II is primarily letters written to Sheridan in his capacity as a member of the House of Commons, requesting some favor or service. Includes: portrait engravings; financial records (contracts, bills, receipts); legal documents; theater related compositons, watercolor drawings, and printed broadsides; petitions to the government; House of Commons speeches; some Sheridan family materials (Charles Francis Sheridan (1750-1806), Thomas Sheridan (1775-1817), and others); items concerning the King's Theatre and the Drury Lane Theatre; and many others. Some persons associated are: George Coleman, John Philip Kemble, Thomas Linley, Richard Peake, Thomas Shaw, Richard Wilson, and others.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes and 8 v. (2 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612379237 View

Louis F. Peck papers, 1789-1965.

Title: Louis F. Peck papers, 1789-1965.

Papers and correspondence of American literary scholar and professor of English Louis F. Peck primarily relating to his research on Matthew Gregory Lewis.

ArchivalResource: 11 boxes (5.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00709/catalog View

Sheridan, Thomas, 1775-1817,. Autograph letter signed from Thomas Sheridan, 11 South Audley St., [London], to [John] Crampton [manuscript], [1809?].

Title: Autograph letter signed from Thomas Sheridan, 11 South Audley St., [London], to [John] Crampton [manuscript], [1809?].

Reproves Crampton for concluding an unconditional engagement with one of Sheridan's performers, Mrs. Mountain, without the consent of the Drury Lane proprietors. "You were so sure of my anxiety to save the Dublin [Crow Street] Theatre". Asks him to show this letter to [Frederick] Jones and send an answer.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226249632 View

Sheridan family papers, 1693-1917 (bulk: 1762-1917).

Title: Sheridan family papers, 1693-1917 (inclusive), 1762-1917 (bulk).

Correspondence, verses, journals, and other papers of descendants and contemporaries of British dramatist and statesman Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

ArchivalResource: 4 boxes (2 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01322/catalog View

Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Papers of Sir Walter Scott [manuscript], 1805-1871 (bulk 1805-1830).

Title: Papers of Sir Walter Scott [manuscript], 1805-1871 (bulk 1805-1830).

Scott discusses his "Life of Dryden," William Caxton's "Le morte d'Arthur," Skene's sketches, playwright Joanna Baillie, a biography of Humphrey Davy, a translation of Orlando Furioso, a meeting with the Prince Regent, publishing ventures, financial affairs, family activities and friends. In addition he mentions French political developments, Byron, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Archibald Constable and the Royal Society of Scotland. There is also a resolution regarding a benefit dinner for the Caledonian Asylum, two portraits, and a photograph of Abbotsford, and two letters of Adam Black and James Hope Scott concerning Scott manuscripts and letters. Correspondents include James Gibson Craig; Hay Donaldson; Edward Forster; James Robert Hope-Scott; Francis MacKenzie Humberston, Lord Seaforth; John Murray; William Stewart Rose; Thomas Sheridan; and Robert Southey.

ArchivalResource: 22 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647820273 View