Autograph letter signed from West Digges, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Charles Macklin [manuscript], 1774 January 1.

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Autograph letter signed from West Digges, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Charles Macklin [manuscript], 1774 January 1.

Arranges terms for Macklin's visit to Theatre Royal, Edinburgh.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7091159

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Theatre Royal (Edinburgh, Scotland)

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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...

Digges, West, 1720?-1786

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Epithet: actor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000440.0x0000cd ...