Autograph letter from Thomas Hull to Mrs. Mattocks [manuscript], 1776 December 17.

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Autograph letter from Thomas Hull to Mrs. Mattocks [manuscript], 1776 December 17.

Harris would like Mattocks to perform the part of Juno in the masque of The Tempest. Harris was stage manager of Covent Garden.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8082259

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Mattocks, Isabella, 1746-1826

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Harris, Thomas, -1820

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Proprietor of Covent Garden. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Knightsbridge, to John Webster, 1783 April 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270501559 Thomas Harris, English theatre manager. Aquiring his fortune in the soap manufacturing business, Harris joined with others in 1767 to buy the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. There he acted as manager from 1774 until his death in 1803. From the description of Thomas Harris manuscript material : 1 ite...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Hull, Thomas, 1728-1808

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English actor and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Westminster, to Mr. Hill, Jun. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269520014 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Marble Court, to Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1781 July 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269530178 ...

Covent Garden Theatre

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Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...