Autograph letters signed from J.S. Knowles to W. Macready [manuscript], 1827-1831.

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Autograph letters signed from J.S. Knowles to W. Macready [manuscript], 1827-1831.

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The first letter mentions Knowles' play Alfred and writes that he knows that Macready does not like the part. Mentions a Mr. Price. The second letter discusses financial difficulties and contains four poems entitled The seals, The poet's bride, The myrtle sprig and To Julia, for which Knowles asks Macready to get what he can for them, as quickly as he can. Addressed to W.C. Macready at Weymouth Street, Portland Place, London and 31 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London. First lines: She chang'd the seal! She chang'd it thrice; The poet's bride! His lovely bride!; The myrtle sprig you give to me; And dost thou wish I would not say farewell?

2 items ; 26 x 20 cm to 23 x 18 cm.

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Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862

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Epithet: dramatist; of Add MS 42712 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x000138 Anglo-Irish dramatist and actor. From the description of James Sheridan Knowles letter to unidentified recipient [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 181587980 Irish actor and author. From the description of Autograph letters signed (7) : Aberfoyle, Loch Ard Lodge, and Torq...

Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...