Autograph letters signed from Edward Cotton to George Steevens [manuscript], 1790-1794.

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Autograph letters signed from Edward Cotton to George Steevens [manuscript], 1790-1794.

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Letters written from Madingley, Farnley Hall, and Kings Bench Walks, Temple, London. (43) Sends news on behalf of his sisters and mentions Dr. Farmer's going to London. His father grows weaker but sends best compliments. (44) Mentions Mr. Hawksworth and Messrs. Boydell. (45) Offers a spare ticket to the Westminster play; they will be performing the Andria with the Amphytrion of Plautus. (46) Thanks Steevens for procuring his admission to the Society of Antiquaries.

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Cotton, Edward, 18th cent.,

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Edward Cotton was a younger son of Sir John Hynde Cotton, Bart. From the description of Autograph letters signed from Edward Cotton to George Steevens [manuscript], 1790-1794. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 657653396 ...

Steevens, George, 1736-1800

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English commentator on Shakespear. From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Hampstead Heath, to Dr. Lort, 1783 Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270579166 Written during the Gordon Riots, a week of unrest in London sparked by the government's increased tolerance of Roman Catholics. From the description of Letter, 1780 June 9, Hampstead Heath, to an unnamed correspondent. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122445428 English commen...