Autograph letters signed from Charles Macklin to various recipients [manuscript], 1767-1788.

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Autograph letters signed from Charles Macklin to various recipients [manuscript], 1767-1788.

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Twelve autograph letters signed (1 an autograph copy), 1 autograph letter with signature removed, and 1 copy (?). Letters sent from Dublin, London, Liverpool and Rotterdam. Recipients: George Colman the elder, David Garrick, his wife Bessy, his daughter Maria, John Peirce, Tate Wilkinson, [John Hill] Winbolt, and another. Many concern Macklin's various legal suits; several discuss terms of engagement. In (2) he proposes cast list for Othello. In (13) he quotes from a letter from Colman to Maria Macklin, March 18, 1774. Also includes Macklin's list of 7 letters exchanged between Colman and himself, 1772-1778, including (5). Some letters undated.

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Colman, George, 1732-1794

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The Spanish barber was first performed at the Haymarket Theatre in London on 30 Aug. 1777. From the description of The Spanish barber : or the fruitless precaution, a comic opera / by George Colman : manuscript, [ca. 1777]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612774129 Colman was an English dramatist; his son, George Colman the younger, was also an English dramatist. From the description of Correspondence with Bow Street magistrates, 1773-1823. (Harvard Uni...

Winbolt, John Hill, 1750 or 1751-1790

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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. ...

Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42578 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x000197 Charles Macklin, born in Ireland, became a famous actor-manager and playwright based in London at Drury Lane, Haymarket, and Covent Garden. He was especially famed for comedy; Shylock was considered his best role. He carried on a vigorous feud with David Garrick. From the description of Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1...

Macklin, Elizabeth, -1806

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Peirce, John, 18th cent.

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Wilkinson, Tate, 1739-1803

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English actor and theatre manager. From the description of Autograph letter (signature cut away) : [n.p.], to an unidentified actress, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586633 ...

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...

Macklin, Maria, approximately 1733-1781

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