Papers, 1776-1815.

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Papers, 1776-1815.

Letters by playwright and politician Richard Brinsley Sheridan, along withfinancial documents, a theater lease, and a manuscript dedication for his Pizarro.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6384828

Houghton Library

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Drury Lane Theatre

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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use. From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833 From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of...

Harris, Thomas

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Epithet: proprietor of Covent Garden Theatre British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000132.0x0002c4 Epithet: brewer, of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000132.0x000276 Thomas Harris was a seventeenth-century resident of Lamberhurst, England. He may be the same man as the Thomas Harris who became the village's vicar in 1583. ...

Linley, W. (William), 1771-1835.

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Hammersley & Co.

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Unidentified recipients.

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Dawson, Rev., recipient.

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

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Dramatist and Parliamentary leader. From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : Dublin Castle, to Edmond Malone 1785 Oct. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662003 From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : to Mr. Elliston, the actor, 1795 July 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662070 From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : to R.W. Elliston. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661995 Ep...

Richard Troward.

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Woodfall, H.S. (Henry Sampson), 1739-1805

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Epithet: printer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x0001de Epithet: Publisher British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x0001ef Epithet: Publisher of the ' Public Advertiser.' British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x0001f0 ...

Samuel Hayes.

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

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Epithet: of Add MS 12099 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x0002fc Epithet: of Add MS 33964 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x000300 Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), dramatist and politician, was born in Dublin on 30 October 1751, and educated at Harrow, 1762-1768. A production of his comedy The rivals was a...

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Richard Peake.

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Biddulph & Co.

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King's Theatre

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Thompson, C. & S., recipient.

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Peake, Richard, recipient.

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Hartley, William James?, recipient.

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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

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American-born artist who was a charter member of the Royal Academy. From the description of ADS, 1819 November 12 : Kings Warehouse Customs, London. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 16853753 American historical painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to "Sir", a gentleman with whose family his "friend and Relation Joshua Gilpin" is forming a connection in marriage, 1800 Jun. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2705...

Bray, William, recipient.

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Hayes, Samuel, second party.

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Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767-1840

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James Aickin

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Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835

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Charles Mathews, English actor. From the description of Charles Mathews manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1820's (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730054 From the guide to the Charles Mathews manuscript material : 3 items, ca. 1820's, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Charles Mathews was an English actor, stage manager, and one of the leading comedians of his day. From his first appearance in Lo...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...

Metcalfe, Thomas, recipient.

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Chisholme, William, recipient.

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