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Pegge, Samuel, 1704-1796,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Pegge, Whittington, to the Revd. Thomas Percy [manuscript], 1786 January 11.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Pegge, Whittington, to the Revd. Thomas Percy [manuscript], 1786 January 11.

Discusses the story about the Dragon of Wantley. Pegge also writes, "Mr. Farmer has been so obliging as to send me the second edition of his essay; and I think he has clear'd the question about Shakespeare's learning so much to every body's satisfaction, that we shall hear no more on that head." He asks "when we shall have Mr. Capell's Shakespeare?" Pegge wishes Percy would freely tell him his opinions on that gentleman and his performance.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 21 x 17 cm.

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Autograph fragment of Edward III in the hand of Edward Capell [manuscript], ca. 1756.

Title: Autograph fragment of Edward III in the hand of Edward Capell [manuscript], ca. 1756.

Introduces two characters, Mont[fort?] and Audl[ey], and gives Mont.'s dying speech. Not included in the printed version published in Prolusions, 1760. Written on the back part of a letter from Garrick, October 9, 1756.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

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Capell, Edward, 1713-1781,. Autograph letters signed and initialled from Edward Capell to John Larpent and Viscount Wm. Chetwynd [manuscript], 1761-1768.

Title: Autograph letters signed and initialled from Edward Capell to John Larpent and Viscount Wm. Chetwynd [manuscript], 1761-1768.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

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Steevens, George, 1736-1800,. Copy of a letter from George Steevens, Hampstead Heath, [London], to [Michael] Lort, dated 1780 January 4 [manuscript], ca. 1822.

Title: Copy of a letter from George Steevens, Hampstead Heath, [London], to [Michael] Lort, dated 1780 January 4 [manuscript], ca. 1822.

Also, a note of two works on Romeo and Juliet, published in 1553 and 1587, and Capell's list of 8 subscribers to his forthcoming work on Shakespeare [sent to Garrick], with a note by Upcott.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mrs. Montagu, Hill St. [manuscript], [1775 November-December].

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mrs. Montagu, Hill St. [manuscript], [1775 November-December].

Has been so bold as to make her a subscriber to Mr. Capel's school of Shakespear [this became the third volume to Capell's reissue of Notes and various readings ... ].

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter from David Garrick to Mr. Capell [manuscript], [1760 December 3?] Wednesday.

Title: Autograph letter from David Garrick to Mr. Capell [manuscript], [1760 December 3?] Wednesday.

Has sent a complete copy of Polly Honeycombe [by George Colman] with prologue and epilogue; in a day or two will send The enchanter [by Garrick], and then send to Mr. Chetwynd for the licenses. At foot is a note of Capell's [to Chetwynd?], December 4, 1760.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Capell, Edward, 1713-1781,. Receipt from Edward Capell to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1778.

Title: Receipt from Edward Capell to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1778.

For 1 guinea, in part of 3 that will be due upon delivery in boards of 3 volumes intit'd "Notes and various readings to Shakespeare" and the "School of Shakespeare." Signed by Capell.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Collection of papers connected with the production of a version of A midsummer night's dream [manuscript], ca. 1763.

Title: Collection of papers connected with the production of a version of A midsummer night's dream [manuscript], ca. 1763.

Some notes in Garrick's hand. Contents include: Cuts suggested by George Colman, in his hand; a list of songs to be sung; the prompter Cross' call book giving the names and disposition of the characters when coming on to the stage; 2 cast lists with alterations; and a song sung by a fairy of Oberon's, in Capell's hand - Lady of the starry train. Page references are to Garrick's copy of Midsummer night's dream printed by Tonson, 1734 (in the Folger prompt book collection)

ArchivalResource: 9 items.

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Kinsman, John. Letter to Alfred Russell Smith, 1872.

Title: Letter to Alfred Russell Smith, 1872.

Concerns the purchase of some Shakespearean books from the library of Rev. John Collins. Collins had obtained these books from his friend Edward Capell, a scholar who edited Shakespeare. Included with Kinsman's letter is a book flyleaf containing Collin's autograph.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 leaves).

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Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812,. Observations on Capell's Notes and various readings to Shakepeare [manuscript], ca. 1780-1785.

Title: Observations on Capell's Notes and various readings to Shakepeare [manuscript], ca. 1780-1785.

Leaves from Capell's Notes and various readings to Shakespeare, with a hostile commentary in the hand of Malone.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk).

Title: Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk).

Printed books with hundreds of inserted manuscripts and prints relating to the text, compiled and bound by collector Robert Borthwick Adam.

ArchivalResource: 31 volumes (7.7 linear ft.)

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Sir Edward Capell, of Tannis: Bond: 1573.

Title: Sir Edward Capell, of Tannis: Bond: 1573. Unspecified

ArchivalResource: 1 item

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Sonnet [manuscript], ca. 1750-1770.

Title: Sonnet [manuscript], ca. 1750-1770.

In Capell's hand with proposed modifications in red ink. Copy addressed to David Garrick in Southampton St., London. Note that "the words in red character give it an application different from that intended ... and such a one as it must have if it finds a place in what you are preparing."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf)

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Capell, Edward, 1713-1781,. Transcript in the hand of Edward Capell of The reign of King Edward the Third [manuscript], 1753.

Title: Transcript in the hand of Edward Capell of The reign of King Edward the Third [manuscript], 1753.

ArchivalResource: 1 item ; 30.5 x 23.5 cm.

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Steevens, George, 1736-1800,. Copy of letter from George Steevens, Hampstead Heath, [London], to [Michael] Lort, dated 1780 January 4 [manuscript], ca. 1820.

Title: Copy of letter from George Steevens, Hampstead Heath, [London], to [Michael] Lort, dated 1780 January 4 [manuscript], ca. 1820.

Also, a printed receipt signed by Capell, 1768, for the advance payment of 1 guinea for his Notes and various reading to Shakespeare, and the School of Shakespeare.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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Pegge, Samuel, 1704-1796,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Pegge, Whittington, to Revd. Thomas Percy [manuscript], 1768 July 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Samuel Pegge, Whittington, to Revd. Thomas Percy [manuscript], 1768 July 15.

Mentions that his absence from town this spring has put him behind in his literary knowledge. Asks " what ye world says of Mr. Capel's Shakspeare, and whether is goes of readily?" He also refers to Sir William Stanley (6th earl of Derby).

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 21 x 17 cm.

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Capell, Edward, 1713-1781. Various readings [to Shakespeare] by Edward Capell [manuscript], ca. 1775.

Title: Various readings [to Shakespeare] by Edward Capell [manuscript], ca. 1775.

ArchivalResource: 6 v.

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Capell, Edward, 1713-1781. Opinion as to the purchase of certain books by Garrick [manuscript], 1762 May 24.

Title: Opinion as to the purchase of certain books by Garrick [manuscript], 1762 May 24.

Autograph manuscript initialled by Edward Capell.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf)

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Lowe, Robert William, 1853-1902,. Autograph letters signed and intialled to R.W. Lowe from various correspondents [manuscript], 1888-1890?

Title: Autograph letters signed and intialled to R.W. Lowe from various correspondents [manuscript], 1888-1890?

Correspondents: George Reid, A.W., Miss Bouverie, and [Edward H. Dixon?]. (1), from Dixon at 150 Oxford Street, indicates that, if Percy Fitzgerald, who had access to the archives of the Lord Chamberlain's Office, did not cite them in his chapter on Cibber and Cappell [sic], it must be that he did not find anything in them to cite. (2), from George Reid and on card of the St. James Theatre, requests a voucher for a dress circle seat for a new play by W.S. Gilbert. (3), from A.W. and on letterhead of Walden, Cobham, Surrey, mentions a performance of Ravenswood at the Lyceum. Also, a clipping describing the "disagreeable incident" at this performance, which is referenced in the letter.

ArchivalResource: 4 items ; 88 x 114 mm to 178 x 113 mm.

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A COLLECTION Of miscellaneous political and other tracts, etc., in different hands; 1572-1635. 1. Star Chamber cases, viz. :-(a) Judgments against Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, late Lord Treasurer, Catherine, his wife, and Sir John Bingley, for tak...

Title: A COLLECTION Of miscellaneous political and other tracts, etc., in different hands; 1572-1635. 1. Star Chamber cases, viz. :-(a) Judgments against Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, late Lord Treasurer, Catherine, his wife, and Sir John Bingley, for tak... Unspecified

ArchivalResource: 1 item

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Kate Clive [manuscript], [ca. 1775?], Thursday.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Kate Clive [manuscript], [ca. 1775?], Thursday.

Invites himself, his wife and Mr. Capell to tea that afternoon.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to [Edward Capell] [manuscript], [ca.1751 February], Friday.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to [Edward Capell] [manuscript], [ca.1751 February], Friday.

The author has sent him this addition to the beginning of the Prologue [to Alfred by James Thomson and David Mallet]: In arms renown'd for arts of peace adord!

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive);, 1738-1866 (bulk).

Title: Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive); 1738-1866 (bulk).

Printed books with hundreds of inserted manuscripts and prints relating to the text, compiled and bound by collector Robert Borthwick Adam.

ArchivalResource: 9 volumes (2 linear ft.)

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