Papers, 1776-1815.

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Papers, 1776-1815.

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Series I, Letters, consists of ten letters and two postal covers by Sheridan. Most of the letters relate to Sheridan's theatrical career. All but one of the letters were published and annotated in Price's The Letters of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Series II, Documents and Manuscripts, consists of four routine financial documents; Sheridan's manuscript dedication of his Pizarro; and a lease from Sheridan to Samuel Hayes for the King's Theatre.

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

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King's Theatre (London, England)

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Hayes, Samuel, 1749-approximately 1795

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