Letter from Thomas Harris, the King's Theatre, London, to David Garrick [manuscript], 1778 November 26.

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Letter from Thomas Harris, the King's Theatre, London, to David Garrick [manuscript], 1778 November 26.

Would like Garrick to accept complimentary tickets for himself and family. The letter is from Harris and his partner, Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

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King's Theatre (London, England)

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Opened as Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 9 April 1705; in 1714 changed name to King's Theatre; in 1837 renamed Her Majesty's Theatre; closed and demolished in 1891; rebuilt and reopened 28 April 1897. The theatre changes names to either Her Majesty's Theatre or His Majesty's Theatre depending on whether a queen or king is on the British throne. John Ebers, a bookseller, took over the management of the theatre in 1821; Ebers became involved in lawsuits in 1825 which, combined with a large increas...

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Harris, Thomas, -1820

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

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