Autograph letters signed and initialled from Edward Capell to John Larpent and Viscount Wm. Chetwynd [manuscript], 1761-1768.

Chetwynd, William Richard, Viscount, 1685?-1770

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Larpent, John, 1741-1824

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John Larpent was appointed to the post of Examiner of Plays, (the office created by Lord Chamberlain in order to implement the Licensing Act of 1737), in November of 1778 and remained in the office until his death in on Jan. 18, 1824. From the description of Two license books of John Larpent, 1801-1824. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 79371158 John Larpent was appointed to the post of Examiner of Plays, (the office created b...

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. ...

Capell, Edward, 1713-1781

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Epithet: of Tannis British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000843.0x000227 ...

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...