Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre.

From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295

English actor.

From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614143

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Bath], to George Colman, 1802 Nov. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614127

From the description of Copy of verses, intended to be spoken by Mr. Elliston at the Benefit Night for the British prisoners in France : [n.p., n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614187

From the description of Autograph letter signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, 1802 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614137

From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Liverpool, to his wife, 1816 May 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614130

From the description of Autograph letters signed (23) : Hull, London, etc., to William Elliston, his uncle, 1793 Feb. 2-1804 Dec. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614151

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Charles Kemble, 1823 May 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614157

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to James Smith, 1823 Oct. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614161

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Stratford Place [London], to Thomas Sheridan, 1809 Sept. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614177

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Liverpool, to his wife, 1816 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614133

From the description of Autograph copy signed, of a letter written by Mr. West to Mr. Munden : [London], to S.T. Russell, 1820 Mar. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614174

From the description of Letter signed : [n.p.], to Mr. Thorburn in Edinburgh, 1827 Dec. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614165

From the description of Document signed : [Birmingham?], 1813 Mar. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614188

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to C.W. Ward, and the "Select Committee", 1819 Jun. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614170

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to John Brook, 1814 Apr. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614154

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to his wife, 1814 Dec. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614146

From the description of Autograph document signed : [London], 1809 Nov. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614182

Celebrated English actor, theater manager, and comedian.

From the description of Robert William Elliston letter to Charles Mathews, 1823 August 10. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 643245484

Robert William Elliston was an English actor and theatre manager. In 1819 the Drury Lane Theatre and all its accompanying rights were leased to Robert Elliston. He went bankrupt and was unable to renew his lease in 1826.

From the description of R.W. Elliston letter to Mrs. Davison and agreement with Elizabeth Edwards, 1822. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 317036237