Autograph letter signed from William Smith, Luston, to G. Colman, Esqr., Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London [manuscript], [1775?] August 8.

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Autograph letter signed from William Smith, Luston, to G. Colman, Esqr., Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London [manuscript], [1775?] August 8.

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Smith would have no objection to the part of Mosca if he had not been in possession of the part of Volpone for these 5 years and had rehearsed it 20 times while Woodward was in the company. Since Colman sent the part of Volpone to Mr. Boss, he'd prefer to be considered for a longer part in the Epicoene which he has heard is much improved under his hands.

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Smith, William, 1730-1819

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William Smith, known as "Gentleman" Smith, was a popular actor in London from 1753 to 1788, first at Covent Garden, and after 1774 at Drury Lane under Garrick and his successors. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Montagu, sister of the Earl of Sandwich, caused some scandal. From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78013916 From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147472 E...

Colman, George, 1732-1794

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The Spanish barber was first performed at the Haymarket Theatre in London on 30 Aug. 1777. From the description of The Spanish barber : or the fruitless precaution, a comic opera / by George Colman : manuscript, [ca. 1777]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612774129 Colman was an English dramatist; his son, George Colman the younger, was also an English dramatist. From the description of Correspondence with Bow Street magistrates, 1773-1823. (Harvard Uni...

Woodward, fl. 1775?

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Boss, Mr., fl. 1775?

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Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

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