Autograph letter signed from F. Reynolds to W. Macready, Esq., Newcastle upon Tyne [manuscript], 1824 March 31.

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Autograph letter signed from F. Reynolds to W. Macready, Esq., Newcastle upon Tyne [manuscript], 1824 March 31.

Reynolds writes that Elliston thinks it necessary, for Macready's sake as well as his own, to revive "Measure for measure." He also mentions Henry V and Henry VIII.

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7440399

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Reynolds, Frederick, 1764-1841

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English dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Thos. Hill, Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617281 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Mr. Hill, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617274 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to George Bartley, Tuesday Evening. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617277 Dramatist Frederick Reynolds was born in London and educated as a lawyer. He became a s...

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...

Macready, William, -1829

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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. ...