Autograph letter initialed from Hester Lynch Piozzi to Ann Fellowes [manuscript], 1819 June 13.

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Autograph letter initialed from Hester Lynch Piozzi to Ann Fellowes [manuscript], 1819 June 13.

Piozzi compares Siddons to a "Brilliant Diamond" and O'Neill to an "elegant and pleasing pearl." Address leaf is addressed to Sir James Fellowes at Adbury House, Newbury, but the letter opens "My dear Miss Fellowes" and closes "Good Night Dearest Madam!"

1 leaf ; 22 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7562082

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Fellowes, Ann, 1765-1844

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Fellowes, James, -1857

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Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821

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Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage, Hester Lynch Piozzi ) was a British diarist, author, and patron of the arts. Her diaries and correspondence are an important source of information about Samuel Johnson and eighteenth-century life. From the description of Autograph poem, unsigned, an adaptation of Francis Fawkes's "An Autumnal Ode, " no date [paper watermarked 1813]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754864928 From the description of...

O'Neill, Eliza, 1791-1872

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Elizabeth "Eliza" O'Neill, Irish actress. She was much admired by Shelley, who reportedly wanted her to play the part of Beatrice Cenci. Married in 1819, she became Elizabeth Wrixon-Becher, Lady Wrixon-Becher, and never again appeared on stage. From the description of Eliza O'Neill manuscript material : 1 item, 1845 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76699307 ...

Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831

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Sarah Siddons was a famous 18th century British actress, best known for the role of Lady Macbeth; Miss Coates of Glasgow was her friend. From the description of Sarah Siddons letters to Miss Coates, 1795-1802. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 755229191 English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. [Prince?] Hoare, [1816] July 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663260 From the description of Autograph tic...