Autograph letter signed from Jas. Barry to [John Boydell] [manuscript], 1793 April 10.

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Autograph letter signed from Jas. Barry to [John Boydell] [manuscript], 1793 April 10.

Has a strong desire to paint a picture for the Shakespear Gallery.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7255209

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Boydell, John, 1719-1804

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Samuel Sewall was a Massachusetts judge best known for his involvement with the Salem witch trials. From the description of [Document] 1719 Sep. 28, Boston / John Boydell. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 433551056 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Shakspeare Gallery

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Barry, John, fl. 1784-1827.

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Barry, James, fl. 1793,

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The writer is probably to be identified with the miniature painter John Barry. The writer refers to his being generally known for his miniature painting and his address is that of John Barry in his year (see The Royal Academy of Arts A complete dictionary of contributors...by A. Graves). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Jas. Barry to [John Boydell] [manuscript], 1793 April 10. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281721112 ...