John Courtenay letters to Dr. Edmond Malone and Mr. Lucas, 1790-1798.

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John Courtenay letters to Dr. Edmond Malone and Mr. Lucas, 1790-1798.

Two ALS written from London to Dr. Edmond Malone, discussing Malone's edition of Shakespeare, the political situation, William Jephson, and James Boswell. The first, dated Feb 22 is signed J.C.; the second, dated 15 Dec 1790 has the signature J. Courtenay clipped and pasted at the end. Accompanied by 1 undated ALS written from Powderham Castle to a Mr. Lucas; endorsed Lord Courtenay Novb. 3/98 in an unidentified hand.

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Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812

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Courtenay, John, 1738-1816

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Jephson, William, 1615?-1659?

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Boswell, James, 1740-1795

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James Boswell (1740-1795) was the author of one of the most influential biographies in the English language, The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. He also wrote two successful travel books: An Account of Corsica, and The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. He worked intermittently as a lawyer, and in 1782 succeeded his father as Laird of Auchinleck in Scotland. From the description of James Boswell letters, 1762-1795. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612839330 Boswell wa...

Lucas, mrs. Henry

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