Autograph letters signed from Caroline Dickens [i.e. Maria Dickons], London and Worthing, to various recipients [manuscript], [1809?]-1812.

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Autograph letters signed from Caroline Dickens [i.e. Maria Dickons], London and Worthing, to various recipients [manuscript], [1809?]-1812.

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(2) states her desire to appear also at the Italian Opera (King's Theatre) in addition to her appearances at Drury Lane. See also Y.c. 753 for Arnold's correspondence to Mrs. Dickons concerning this matter. Recipients: Samuel James Arnold and Mr. Field, Brighton.

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