Autograph letter signed from Margaret Beaumont, Perth, to James Winston, Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1819 August 18.

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Autograph letter signed from Margaret Beaumont, Perth, to James Winston, Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1819 August 18.

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Writes asking for an engagement. Also, 2 supporting letters from Andrew Robertson to John Taylor, and from John Taylor to R.W. Elliston, November 1819, and newspaper cuttings, notes and a playbill about her, 1807-1820.

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Beaumont, Margaret, 1756-1829

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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...

Taylor, John, 1757-1832

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English miscellaneous writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Golden Square [London], to J.B. Nicholls [sic], 1826 Sept. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574766 ...

Winston, James, 1779-1843

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English actor and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to W.E. Benke, 1832 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588483 ...

Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2706141...

Winston, James, 1773-1843

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Per note with collection: James Winston (1823-1892) arrived in Oregon City from Richmond, Virginia, in 1846, a young man of 21 years of age. From the guide to the James Winston letter to Louis Dement, 1891, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) James Winston (1773-1843) was an English actor and manager of several minor London theaters. He also worked as a theater architect and served as the secretary of the Garrick Club from its inception in 1831 until his death. Over...

Robertson, Andrew, 1777-1845

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English miniature painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. Brockedon, 1830 New Years Day. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655381 ...