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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805,. Autograph letter initialed from Arthur Murphy to Dr. Shepheard [manuscript], 1777 October 3.

Title: Autograph letter initialed from Arthur Murphy to Dr. Shepheard [manuscript], 1777 October 3.

Murphy sends Shepheard a draft, which should be presented to Ld. Montfort as soon as possible.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk).

Title: Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk).

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

ArchivalResource: 10 volumes (2.5 linear ft.)

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805,. Commonplace book of Arthur Murphy on humor and comedy [manuscript], ca. 1760-1780.

Title: Commonplace book of Arthur Murphy on humor and comedy [manuscript], ca. 1760-1780.

An extensive collection of extracts bearing on comedy and related subjects, from many authors but especially from Artistotle, Horace, Jonson, Dryden, Marmontel, Fontenelle, Richard Hurd, Corbyn Morris, and Voltaire. The extracts are gathered under such headings as Comedy, Humour, Wit, Farce, Ridicule, Raillery, and Causes of Laughter. The object of the collection appears to be the formulation of definitions and critical principles. Shakespeare figures prominently.

ArchivalResource: 283 leaves (4 blank) ; 32.5 x 20 cm.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Epilogue by David Garrick for All in the wrong [by Arthur Murphy] [manuscript], 1761 June.

Title: Epilogue by David Garrick for All in the wrong [by Arthur Murphy] [manuscript], 1761 June.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Hester Lynch Piozzi manuscripts, 1765-1820.

Title: Hester Lynch Piozzi manuscripts, 1765-1820.

Diaries, poems, and other papers of author and friend of Samuel Johnson.

ArchivalResource: 1 box and 9 volumes (1.6 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00264/catalog View

Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805,. The life of David Garrick, illustrated with additional proof ... autograph letters [manuscript], 1801.

Title: The life of David Garrick, illustrated with additional proof ... autograph letters [manuscript], 1801.

An extra-illustrated volume with letters, engravings, and playbills.

ArchivalResource: 4 v. : ill.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to [Arthur Murphy] [manuscript], [1768 February 8], Monday.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to [Arthur Murphy] [manuscript], [1768 February 8], Monday.

(111) discusses Garrick's rendering of the character of Macbeth. (110) is a transcription of (111), endorsed by Garrick. (109) is Murphy's letter [of February 7, 1768] which prompted Garrick's answer.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. The Duke of Florence: a tragedy, [ca. 1800].

Title: The Duke of Florence: a tragedy, [ca. 1800].

Autograph manuscript, lightly corrected, of a tragic play in five acts, concerning Cosmo, the Duke of Florence [Cosimo de'Medici I, Grand-Duke of Tuscany]. The jealous Garcia plans to murder the favored Carlos during a mock battle staged by Carlos. Their father Cosmo, torn between leaving Carlos's death unavenged and the act of killing his own son in punishment for the fratricide, ultimately resolves to kill Garcia. Meanwhile Zaphrida, the wife of Garcia, kills herself, as does Carlos' wife Isabella. A postscript discusses the historical basis for the fictionalized tragedy, citing the French "Histoire de Monsieur de Thou" by Thuanus [Jacques-Auguste de Thou]: two of the sons of Cosmo, John [Giovanni, (1543-1562 Nov 20)] and Garcia [Garzia, (1547-1562 Dec 12)] are said alternatively to have become involved in a dispute while hunting resulting in Garcia's murder of John, and Cosmo's killing of Garcia in revenge, after which he concealed his sons' deaths with a rumor that they had died of an illness. Alternatively, they are said to have died of malaria while traveling to Pisa with their mother.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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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.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01781/catalog View

Hester Lynch Piozzi correspondence, 1769-1820.

Title: Hester Lynch Piozzi correspondence, 1769-1820.

Collected letters sent and received by author Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi.

ArchivalResource: 3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00273/catalog View

Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. The upholsterer [microform].

Title: The upholsterer [microform]. 1763.

ArchivalResource: 35 leaves.

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Griffiths, Ralph, 1720-1803,. Autograph letter (draft) to [Ralph] Griffiths from an unidentified correspondent [manuscript], [1772].

Title: Autograph letter (draft) to [Ralph] Griffiths from an unidentified correspondent [manuscript], [1772].

Letter is unsigned but possibly from Arthur Murphy. Discusses articles in the March 1772, issue of the Monthly review of which Mr. Griffiths is the publisher. He mentions Garrick and Goldsmith's Vicar of Wakefield. Also includes a defense of Murphy's play, "The Grecian daughter."

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Epilogue by David Garrick [to Zenobia by Arthur Murphy] [manuscript], [1768].

Title: Epilogue by David Garrick [to Zenobia by Arthur Murphy] [manuscript], [1768].

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 leaves)

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. The Grecian daughter [microform].

Title: The Grecian daughter [microform]. 1772.

ArchivalResource: 96 leaves.

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Chalmers, Alexander, 1759-1834,. Autograph letters signed from Alexander Chalmers to various people [manuscript], 1809-1814.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Alexander Chalmers to various people [manuscript], 1809-1814.

Correspondents: Thomas Hill, Dr. Kelly, Edmond Malone and another. (3) to Malone concerns Arthur Murphy's Life of Johnson and some notes Isaac Reed had added to his copy regarding Johnson's Irene. Some letters undated.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805,. Autograph letter from Arthur Murphy, Lincoln's Inn, to Mr. Shepheard [manuscript], 1780 October 12.

Title: Autograph letter from Arthur Murphy, Lincoln's Inn, to Mr. Shepheard [manuscript], 1780 October 12.

About Mr. John Corke (?)

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Colman, at Bath [manuscript], 1761 December 17.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Colman, at Bath [manuscript], 1761 December 17.

Writes of the schemes of Vaughn in conjunction with the gang of Pottinger to publish a set of papers called the Genius to forestall his, Colman's. Refers to their new tragedy, and to Whitehead's new play [The school for lovers?]. Murphy has decided to have no more dealings with Drury Lane's managers.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Madame Marie Jeanne Riccoboni [manuscript], 1768 September 16.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Madame Marie Jeanne Riccoboni [manuscript], 1768 September 16.

Mr. Murphy is very proud of the honour she has done him. Has sent her a small list of some of their most unexceptionable plays.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Fonds Edward Gordon Craig

Title: Fonds Edward Gordon Craig

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. Alzuma [microform].

Title: Alzuma [microform]. 1773.

ArchivalResource: 96 leaves.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to [Arthur Murphy?] [manuscript], 1761 June 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to [Arthur Murphy?] [manuscript], 1761 June 22.

Reasons for dissuading a certain lady from appearing on the stage.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Collection of theatrical correspondence and ephemera, 1697-1930

Title: Collection of theatrical correspondence and ephemera 1697-1930

The William Appleton collection consists of letters, handwritten manuscripts, "penny plains" and "two-pence coloured" materials, which were small portraits of actors created for the toy theater trade, a once-popular form of home entertainment. The collection encompasses the late 17th century up through the mid-20th century, although the bulk of the material falls between the mid-18th century and the mid-19th century. The oldest item is a letter from actress Elizabeth Barry to a Lady Lisbourn, dated October 25, 1697. The latest item is a letter from playwright George Bernard Shaw to a J. T. Grien, dated November 28, 1930. The collection contains many letters from prominent theatrical figures, primarily of the English stage, including Ira Aldridge, Dion Boucicault, Edward Gordon Craig, David Garrick, Sir Henry Irving, Edmund Kean, William Charles Macready, Bernard Shaw, Sarah Siddons, Dame Ellen Terry, and others. Also included are black and white portraits known as "penny plains," and color portraits known as "two-pence coloured," depicting actors and actresses of the day in their best known roles. These images were intended for home use in puppet theater-type settings, and most date from the early to mid-1800s, though some date as far back as 1799.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Hawkesworth [manuscript], [1759 April] 19, Thursday.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Hawkesworth [manuscript], [1759 April] 19, Thursday.

Mrs. Cibber cannot perform in the new play [The orphan of China? by Arthur Murphy]. Cannot put on the masque till the following year. What time would he like best during the next season for Oroonoko?

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Letters from others sent to Thomas Cadell, 1766-1825.

Title: Letters from others sent to Thomas Cadell, 1766-1825.

Letters received by bookseller Thomas Cadell and the successor firm of Cadell & Davies.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00249/catalog View

Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Autograph epilogue (draft) by David Garrick [manuscript], [ca. 1761 June].

Title: Autograph epilogue (draft) by David Garrick [manuscript], [ca. 1761 June].

Garrick notes in his accompanying letter to Mr. Murphy that he is providing this alteration for an epilogue should Murphy think it ought to stand alone without the song.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Upon the school for guardians [manuscript], [1767].

Title: Upon the school for guardians [manuscript], [1767].

Poem by David Garrick.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf)

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. Autograph letter signed : Lincoln's Inn, to Mr. Shepheard, 1778 June 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Lincoln's Inn, to Mr. Shepheard, 1778 June 21.

Refusing an annuity from Sir Patrick.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270612838 View

Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Papers, 1749-1778.

Title: Papers, 1749-1778.

Series I includes sixteen autograph letters by Garrick, and nine letters received by him. Prominent correspondents include Oliver Goldsmith, John Hawkesworth, Samuel Johnson, Hannah More, Arthur Murphy, and Thomas Percy. Many of the letters concern Garrick's theatrical career. Series II consists of drafts of epitaphs which Garrick composed for Charles Holland and William Hogarth, as well as a transcript of one of his poems.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. All in the wrong [microform].

Title: All in the wrong [microform]. 1761.

ArchivalResource: 57 leaves.

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805,. Autograph letter signed from Arthur Murphy to -- Webster, Duke Street, Westminster [manuscript], 1796 February 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Arthur Murphy to -- Webster, Duke Street, Westminster [manuscript], 1796 February 3.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Prologue by David Garrick to The apprentice by Arthur Murphy [manuscript], 1756.

Title: Prologue by David Garrick to The apprentice by Arthur Murphy [manuscript], 1756.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Morgann, Maurice, 1726-1802. Biographical sketch of Mrs. Abington, [ca. 1797].

Title: Biographical sketch of Mrs. Abington, [ca. 1797].

ArchivalResource: 1 item (9 leaves)

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Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. Autograph notes, [n.d.].

Title: Autograph notes, [n.d.].

Concerning the writer's accomplishments, being additions intended for insertion in an unnamed work.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; (fol.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270613188 View

David Garrick papers, 1749-1778.

Title: David Garrick papers, 1749-1778.

Sixteen autograph letters by Garrick and ten letters received by him, mostly concerning theatrical and literary matters; and drafts of three poems.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01759/catalog View