Letters from George Colman, [London], to [James Winston?] [manuscript], ca. 1816.

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Letters from George Colman, [London], to [James Winston?] [manuscript], ca. 1816.

Copied by J. Winston. The second letter refers to Colman's arranging a company of performers for the summer season at the Haymarket. Letters dated 1816 April 10 and 181- April 24.

2 letters.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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