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Richard Brinsley Sheridan collection, 1769-1814

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Abstract Or Scope: The collection contains letters by, to and concerning Sheridan, including letters by Sheridan to Robert Barclay, the Duke of Bedford, and Samuel Whitehead; and writings by Sheridan, including four manuscript copies of the School for Scandal, one with annotations and corrections in Sheridan's hand; a holograph draft of a comic opera, The Foresters; and notes for Affectation, a projected comedy.

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2 ALS to Hester (Ogle) Sheridan, London, 1800-1804 Box 1, Folder 13b

Letters to his wife dated 1800 September 5 and "seven 1804." Accompanied by letter from Clare Sheridan, 1937 December 18 to George Nettleton, Yale College Office of the Dean, and reply from Nettleton (copy) dated 1938 January 3. Gift, 1937.

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2 ALS to Mr. Burgess, Farnham, [1814? Nov] Box 1, Folder 9

Both letters with address. Paper of
first letter watermarked 1813.
Engraving of a portrait of R.B.
Sheridan laid in folder.
Gift, 1937.

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3 ALS and 1 AL (in the third person) to Richard Peake, n.d. Box 1, Folder 5

4 p. with addresses. 18-19 cm.
Concerning personal financial
matters.
Gift, 1954.

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