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Letter from Maria Fitzherbert, England, to Mary Georgiana Dawson-Damer, 1820-1825 : autograph manuscript signed with initials.

Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837.

England, 1820-1825.

MA 3498.183

Department

Literary and Historical Manuscripts

On Monday next, May 15, 1826, His Majesty's Servants will perform Shakspeare's First Part of Henry the Fourth ... After which, (98th time), Weber's celebrated Romantic Opera of Der Freischutz ... In consequence of the necessary completion of Mr. Macready's Engagement, and other imperative Arrangements, Aladdin can only be performed on Thursday and Saturday in the ensuing week ... On Tuesday, Shakspeare's Tragedy of Othello ... After which [26th time] the Romantic Fairy Tale of Oberon ... On Wednesday, [last time this season] the Tragedy of Virginius ... After which, M. Alexandre, (Who is engaged for Three Nights, previous to his return to his native Country) will make his second appearance on this Stage, in his favourite Entertainment called, The Rogueries of Nicholas. A New Musical Romance, in 3 Acts, called Knight of the Cross; Or, The Hermit's Prophecy, is in rehearsal ...

MA 9571

Department

Literary and Historical Manuscripts

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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EXTRAORDINARY FIFTEENTH-CENTURY MANUSCRIPT IS THE CENTERPIECE OF A NEW EXHIBITION AT THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

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