Autograph letter signed from James Smith, London, to Francis Freeling [manuscript], 1823 October 23 Thursday.

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Autograph letter signed from James Smith, London, to Francis Freeling [manuscript], 1823 October 23 Thursday.

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Smith writes that Elliston applied to him to write a comic song for the forthcoming Drury Lane Spectacle, which Colman had declined to write. Discusses the meaning of the phrase "Carpenter's Song." Addressed from 18 Austin Friars. Letter addressed "Dear Freeling" and dated Thursday 23 Oct.

2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Freeling, Francis, Sir, 1764-1836

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Freeling began his career in the Bristol Post Office and moved to London in 1787. There he held the successive Postal Service positions of surveyor, principal and resident surveyor, joint secretary, and sole secretary. In 1828, baronetcy was conferred on him for his public service. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1801 and was one of the original members of the Roxburghe Club, founded in 1812. From the description of Freeling correspondence, 1794-1841. (Unknow...

Smith, James, 1775-1839

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English author and humourist. From the description of Autograph note signed : [London], to Edward Du Bois, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664472 Author and clerk James Smith was born in London, and educated at home and at various private schools. He started as a clerk and eventually succeeded his father as Assistant to the Ordnance Solicitor. Although diligent in his work, his real interests were literature and the theatre. He wrote for a number of periodicals and...