Bertie Greatheed papers 1785-1819

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Bertie Greatheed papers 1785-1819

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Correspondence, printed ephemera, and clippings regarding Greatheed's play, "The Regent." Also includes poetry by Greatheed and others, such as Robert Merry and William Parsons. There is one letter from Thomas King detailing his comments on the prologue to Greatheed's play.

Total Boxes: 4 (incl. 1 oversize box); Other Storage Formats: 3 broadsides; Linear Feet: 2.3'

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349273

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Merry, Robert, 1755-1798

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Epithet: Secretary, Holbeach Liberal Association British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000391.0x00003c Epithet: Vicar of Guilden Morden British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000391.0x00003d ...

Greatheed, Bertie, 1759-1826

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Wrote "The Regent" and opened it at Drury Lane Theatre on 1 April 1788, supported by John Kemble and Mrs. Siddons. After nine nights, the play was closed. Greatheed later published the play and dedicated it to Mrs. Siddons. From the description of Bertie Greatheed papers, 1785-1819. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82265096 From the description of Bertie Greatheed papers, 1785-1819. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702146898 Bertie Greatheed, the son of Sam...

Parsons, William, active 1785-1807

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William Parsons, fl. 1785-1824, was one member of a group of poets known as the Della Cruscan school. From the description of Fugitive poems, vol. 2, 1795 August 10-1806 May 17. 1795-1806. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702179342 ...

King, Thomas, 1730-1805

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Actor-manager of Drury Lane. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to William Powell, 1800 May 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270488297 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Theatre" [Drury Lane, London], to an unidentified recipient [possibly one of the Sheridans], 1787 Sept. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270489886 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : London?, to David Garrick...