Autograph letters signed from Mrs. Abington to Horace Walpole, Garrick, Ozias Humphrey, [George Hardinge], [John?] Bell (readdressed to the Rev. [Samuel?] Henley) and others [manuscript], 1771-1791.

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Autograph letters signed from Mrs. Abington to Horace Walpole, Garrick, Ozias Humphrey, [George Hardinge], [John?] Bell (readdressed to the Rev. [Samuel?] Henley) and others [manuscript], 1771-1791.

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Accompanying the letter to Bell is a poem by Honorio entitled, On seeing the celebrated portrait of Mrs. Abington by Sir Joshua Reynolds ... and beginning, As late I wander'd thro' that ancient pile.

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Hardinge, George, 1743-1816

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Epithet: of Hargrave MS 301 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001094.0x0002ef ...

Bell, John, 1745-1831

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Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...

Humphry, Ozias, 1742-1810

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English portrait painter. From the description of Autograph letter in third person, unsigned : [n.p.], to Dr. Taylor, [no year] Jan. 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269520038 From the description of Autograph letter in third person, not signed : [n.p.], to Sir John Macpherson, [n.d., after 1788?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269520024 From the description of Document not autograph : [London?], 1808 Jul. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269550512 Fro...

Henley, Samuel, 1740-1815

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Epithet: DD; Vicar of Rendlesham British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000390.0x000384 Epithet: Reverend Dr British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000390.0x000385 ...

Humphrey, Ozias, 1742-1810

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Abington, Mrs. (Frances Barton), 1737-1815

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English actress. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : [London], to Mr. Webster, [n.y.] Nov. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904649 ...