Arthur C. Blunt letter to J. Palgrave Simpson, 1885 Oct. 9.

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Arthur C. Blunt letter to J. Palgrave Simpson, 1885 Oct. 9.

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Arthur Blunt writes to Palgrave, 9 Oct. 1885, on Court Theatre letterhead, forwarding a translation of a "popular German piece," inviting an opinion on the piece's potential for the English stage. He asks that no one else reads the piece, and also forwards two brace of partridges, part of a gift he had received.

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Simpson, John Palgrave, 1807-1887

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John Palgrave Simpson (b. June 13, 1807, Norwich, England-d. 1887), Victorian playwright. He wrote more than fifty pieces in a variety of genres, including dramas, comedies, operas, and spectacles, between 1850 and 1885. Simpson also published novels, travel books and journalistic commentaries. He served as secretary of the Dramatic Authors' Society from 1868 to 1883. ...

Cecil, Arthur, 1843-1896

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London-born Arthur Cecil Blunt adopted the professional name Arthur Cecil upon making his professional acting debut in 1869. A reliable performer, he played numerous popular roles on the English stage, including several he originated. He also wrote plays and popular music, and worked behind the scenes for various theatres. From the description of Arthur C. Blunt letter to J. Palgrave Simpson, 1885 Oct. 9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53003663 ...