Autograph letters signed from Benjamin Victor, Dublin and London, to various people [manuscript], 1759-1774.

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Autograph letters signed from Benjamin Victor, Dublin and London, to various people [manuscript], 1759-1774.

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Correspondents: [Charles] Macklin and Mrs. Pigott. The letter of 1759 discusses terms for Macklin's and his daughter [Maria's] appearance [at the Smock Alley Theatre] and suggests certain comedies. The letter of 1774 advises Mrs. Pigott on her acting of the heroine in "Jane Shore" and includes his "Prologue for the Tragedy of Jane Shore, to be perform'd in Staffordshire by Ladies and Gentlemen," beginning "Our Annals tell, to grace the Drama's page..." The letter also discusses "the Affair of the Colonies!" The letter apparently was written after the one printed in his Original letters...1776, I, 352.

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Victor, Benjamin, d. 1778

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Smock Alley Theatre

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Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718

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Macklin, Maria, approximately 1733-1781

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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...

Pigott, Mrs.

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