Autograph letters signed from Mrs. Inchbald to various people [manuscript], 1780-1810.

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Autograph letters signed from Mrs. Inchbald to various people [manuscript], 1780-1810.

Correspondents: [Alexander?] Chalmers, [Archibald?] Hamilton, J[ames?] Heath, Joseph Munden, [James?] Northcote, John Robinson, [R.B.Sheridan, Mrs. Siddons], [Tate] Wilkinson, Francis Wrangham. In writing to Mrs. Siddons in 1801, Mrs. Inchbald conveys the high opinion of she and Mr. Harris of Covent Garden have of the performance by her son Harry (9). In her first letter to Wilkinson, [1780], (10), she announces her intention of leaving his company; in her second, [1780?], (11), she mentions some additional lines written by [Thomas] Hull for "A new way to pay old debts" by [P. Massinger] and refers to her negotiations with Mr. Harris. On the back of (11) is a list of names in Wilkinson's hand. In addition, includes a letter to [William] Savage, Shrove, Tuesday [1807?].

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Harris, Thomas, -1820

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Proprietor of Covent Garden. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Knightsbridge, to John Webster, 1783 April 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270501559 Thomas Harris, English theatre manager. Aquiring his fortune in the soap manufacturing business, Harris joined with others in 1767 to buy the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. There he acted as manager from 1774 until his death in 1803. From the description of Thomas Harris manuscript material : 1 ite...

Hamilton, Archibald, fl. 1780-1810

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Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821

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Elizabeth Inchbald (1753-1821) was a British actress, novelist, and dramatist. From the description of Hamlet, ca.1805? (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 80027720 Elizabeth Inchbald, English writer and actress. From the description of Elizabeth Inchabald manuscript material : 5 items, 1799-1809 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 436880525 English actress, novelist, and dramatist. Fr...

Heath, James, 1757-1834

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Hull, Thomas, 1728-1808

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English actor and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Westminster, to Mr. Hill, Jun. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269520014 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Marble Court, to Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1781 July 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269530178 ...

Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640

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Dramatist. From the description of The renegado : manuscript, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453842 ...

Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831

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Sarah Siddons was a famous 18th century British actress, best known for the role of Lady Macbeth; Miss Coates of Glasgow was her friend. From the description of Sarah Siddons letters to Miss Coates, 1795-1802. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 755229191 English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. [Prince?] Hoare, [1816] July 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663260 From the description of Autograph tic...

Siddons, Henry, 1774-1815

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Wrangham, Francis, 1769-1842

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Francis Wrangham: British clergyman, writer and bibliophile. Samuel Egerton Brydges: British writer, editor, publisher, Parliament member, and genealogist. From the description of Letters to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1812-1829. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84448969 From the description of Letters to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1812-1829. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702146559 Francis Wrangham was an ordained minister and classical scholar, and maintained a lon...

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

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Dramatist and Parliamentary leader. From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : Dublin Castle, to Edmond Malone 1785 Oct. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662003 From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : to Mr. Elliston, the actor, 1795 July 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662070 From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : to R.W. Elliston. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661995 Ep...

Munden, Joseph Shepherd, 1758-1832

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English actor. From the description of Partially printed document signed, dated : [London], ca. 3 December 1819, ca. 1819 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582784 From the description of Autograph letters, bills, receipts signed (17), 1812-1821. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270613105 Son of J.S. Munden, the actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Kentish Town, to Winston, Tuesday Morning [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2...

Chalmers, Alexander, 1759-1834

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Scottish biographer, editor and misc. writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London] to [Sylvanus] Urban [pseud. of John Nichols], 1816 Oct. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270623018 Alexander Chalmers, Scottish biographer and literary editor. In addition to serving as editor of the Morning Herald and producing various editions of the works of great authors, he published A General Biographical Dictionary in 32 volumes (1812-1817), to which he contribut...

Savage, William, 1770-1843

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Robinson, John, 1753-1813

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Northcote, James, 1746-1831

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Painter and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Argylle Place, to Mr. Johnson, 1828. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609771 From the description of The goose, the snake, and the nightingale : manuscript, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612457 From the description of The rustic and the plutus : manuscript, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612612 From the description of The Farmer and the Rat : manuscript, [n.d.]. (U...

Wilkinson, Tate, 1739-1803

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English actor and theatre manager. From the description of Autograph letter (signature cut away) : [n.p.], to an unidentified actress, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586633 ...

Covent Garden Theatre

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Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...