Collection of eighteenth-century dramatic pieces [manuscript], ca. 1790.

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Collection of eighteenth-century dramatic pieces [manuscript], ca. 1790.

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Contents: Samuel Foote, The devil on two sticks, published in 1778. The beginning of the play is missing. MS. begins near end of the second act. --David Garrick, Linco's travels, published 1785. --G. S. Carey, three old women weather wise, published 1778. --S. Foote, Piety in pattens, or The handsome housemaid, (published in Theatre Survey, XIV (1973) No. 1a) --D. Garrick, Harlequin's invasion; or, The taylor without a head, apparently never printed. With music. --Charles Macklin, Love a-la-mode, published 1784. --R. B. Sheridan, The duenna, published 1783

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Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777

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Epithet: Merchant of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001242.0x0002a8 English dramatist and actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to David Garrick, "Friday" 1768 June. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530399 Epithet: of Add MS 12116 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001242.0x0002aa ...

Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807

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Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42578 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x000197 Charles Macklin, born in Ireland, became a famous actor-manager and playwright based in London at Drury Lane, Haymarket, and Covent Garden. He was especially famed for comedy; Shylock was considered his best role. He carried on a vigorous feud with David Garrick. From the description of Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1...

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...

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...