Autograph letters signed from Francis Wilson to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1885-1897.

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Autograph letters signed from Francis Wilson to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1885-1897.

Mostly short notes requesting seats for performances. In (6) Wilson speaks of being unable to appear at the Protectorate Benefit due to a strained ankle. (7) Mentions "Davy Garrick." (8) Expresses his desire to bring their present play "Half a King" to London under Daly's management.

8 items ; 18 x 12 cm to 24 x 15 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482770

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Engländer, Ludwig, 1853-1914

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Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935

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American actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [New York], 8 April 1891, to an unidentified recipient, 1891 Apr. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679262 Francis Wilson was an attorney working out of his own firm in Santa Fe. From the guide to the Francis Wilson Files, 1927-1962, (School for Advanced Research) Actor, author, lecturer; first president of the Actor's Equity Association. From the description of Franc...

Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City. From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954 American dramatist and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011 From the description of Autograph l...

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...