Jeu d'esprit [manuscript], ca. 1733-1775.

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Jeu d'esprit [manuscript], ca. 1733-1775.

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Autograph manuscript. A collection of verse, including a few prologues and epilogues, some speeches and facetious letters, many written to fellow members of the Beef-Steak Society and referring to George Lambert, James Bencraft, John Rich, Shakespeare and Stratford-upon-Avon, [John] Broughton's pugilistic defeat, John Wilkes, and Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres; in one to John Beard, Havard denies having tried to damage Covent Garden's reputation (leaf 211v). Correspondents include John Armstrong, Lady Henrietta Beard, John Beard, John Burke, Hosey [Hosea Coates?], William Fogg, Mrs Gregory, C[harles?] P[ric?]e, and B[e]n Read. On the flyleaf is a dedicatory epistle to his "loving kinsman" dated from Islington, October? 26, 1775. On the blank versos of several of the leaves John Ardagh of Thurles [co. Tipperary?] has added more verse, ca. 1809-ca.1837.

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Fitzhenry, Elizabeth, -1790

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Broughton, John, 1705-1789

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Rich, John, 1682?-1761

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Ardagh, John, fl. 1733-1775.

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Beard, Henrietta, 1716 or 1717-1753

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Burke, John, fl. 1733-1775

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Havard, Mr. (William), 1710?-1778

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Beard, John, 1715 or 1716-1791

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Ardagh family,

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Fogg, William, fl. 1733-1775

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Covent Garden Theatre

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Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...

Read, Ben, -1762

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Perry, Richard

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Bencraft, James, -1765

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Coates, Hosea

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Lambert, George, approximately 1700-1765

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Armstrong, John, 1709-1779

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English physician and essayist. From the description of John Armstrong papers, 1775, [1779], and undated, to Mrs. Coutts. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 31389253 ...

Wilkes, John, 1725-1797

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English political reformer, Lord Mayor then Chamberlain of the City of London from 1779 to 1797. From the description of John Wilkes papers, 1795-1804. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122448079 ...

Price, Charles, fl. 1733-1775

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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. ...

Drury Lane Theatre

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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use. From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833 From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of...