Autograph letters signed from William Dawson, Dublin, to Charles Macklin [manuscript], 1771-[1773].

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Autograph letters signed from William Dawson, Dublin, to Charles Macklin [manuscript], 1771-[1773].

(1) concerns problems of the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin which Macklin later helped manage. (2) relates the problems of Dawson at Crow Street and his move to the Capel-Street Theatre.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7523418

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Dawson, William, -1796

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Theatre-Royal (Dublin, Ireland)

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Capel Street Theatre (Dublin, Ireland)

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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...