Autograph letter initialled from J.A. to William Charles Macready [manuscript], 1838 October 12.

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Autograph letter initialled from J.A. to William Charles Macready [manuscript], 1838 October 12.

Discusses theatrical productions he had seen with Garrick, William Powell, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Yates and others.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974987

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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J. A., b. 1750,

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