R.W. Elliston letter to Mrs. Davison and agreement with Elizabeth Edwards, 1822.

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R.W. Elliston letter to Mrs. Davison and agreement with Elizabeth Edwards, 1822.

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The collection contains a letter from Elliston to Mrs. [Maria] Davison, 4 September 1822, discussing engagements for her and Mr. Dowton, mentioning Mr. Braham and Miss Stephens, and referring to the reconstruction of the Drury Lane Theatre interior. Also includes a printed Table of Regulations for the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 28 October 1820, containing the articles of agreement contract between Elliston for the theatre and actor Elizabeth Edwards (later Mrs. Hamilton), 19 June 1822 (printed form filled in).

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Dowton, William, 1764-1851

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Braham, John, 1774-1856

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Drury Lane Theatre

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Davison, Maria Rebecca, -1858

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Edwards, Elizabeth, active 1822

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Stephens, Catherine, 1794-1882

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English soprano and actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., London, 1822?], to Sir George Smart, 1822?. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270670089 ...

Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2706141...