Autograph letters signed and telegram from Isaac C. Pray to J.B. Wright [manuscript], 1838-1852.

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Autograph letters signed and telegram from Isaac C. Pray to J.B. Wright [manuscript], 1838-1852.

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In (1), written from New York City, Pray mentions that he forgot to take copies of the prologue and epilogue to Julietta Gordini with him. (2-4) concern Mr. Brooke and include references to his playing Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth, among other roles. Most letters sent from Pray at the National Theatre, Washington, to Wright at the National Theatre, Boston. (4), a telegram, accompanied by envelope from House's Printing Telegraph.

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National Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

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Pray, Isaac C. (Isaac Clarke), 1813-1869

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Epithet: American journalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000614.0x00034e ...

Wright, J. B. (John B.), 1814-

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National Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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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. ...

Macbeth, King of Scotland, 11th cent

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Brooke, Gustavus Vaughan, 1818-1866

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English actor. From the description of Autograph note signed, dated : Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 5 September 1853, to an unidentified recient, 1853 Sept. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270673810 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., London?], 21 October 1853, to E[dward] T[yrrell] Smith, 1853 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270673806 An actor, he was born at Dublin on 25 April 1818 and after meeting George Coppin in 1854, agreed ...