Autograph letter initialed from William Smith to Lord Chedworth, Ipswich [manuscript], between 1788 and 1804 Wednesday.

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Autograph letter initialed from William Smith to Lord Chedworth, Ipswich [manuscript], between 1788 and 1804 Wednesday.

Smith gives a list of plays and his roles from 1753 to '88.

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7564051

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Smith, William, 1730-1819

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William Smith, known as "Gentleman" Smith, was a popular actor in London from 1753 to 1788, first at Covent Garden, and after 1774 at Drury Lane under Garrick and his successors. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Montagu, sister of the Earl of Sandwich, caused some scandal. From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78013916 From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147472 E...

Chedworth, John Howe, Baron, 1754-1804

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