Memoirs of Ada and Mrs Wis, a naval hero’s intrigues
The memoir fragment covers a naval hero famed for daring in battles with the Algerines and French at Belleisle and Havana. It details his relationships with Miss T and Mrs Wis, including marriages, ill-fated romances, and charitable sponsorships, ending with praise for Mrs Wis’s generosity and elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carce
Anton
Paita
Algerine
London
Tripoli
Tunis
Barbary
Gorge
Senegal
Gobee
Admiral Hawke
M. Conflans
Belleisle
Britanny
Eizrees
Virgil
Tn Furias Ignemyse
Kitty Wilker Fir
Mr. K
W—s
Mills T
Parkané
Sarah
Wis
Whitey
Téem
Gutind
Furest
Richmond
Windsor Forest
Uxbridge
Hertfayshire
Bovete
Powell F
Newgate
Gmit
Tixbances
Wisth
Fae
Ealling
Theatrical Reverie Number Vv By Society of Gentlemen
A fragment notes a theatrical reverie numbered Vv produced by a society of gentlemen independent of manasterial influence, indicating a formal, staged event organized by a discreet group. The text signals a period voice and a self described independent status within a cultural circle.
Drury Lane Review of As You Like It Comedy
A London theatre critique praises the revival of Shakespeare’s As You Like It at Drury Lane. It lauds Rosalind's performance by Mrs Pritchard, the supporting cast including King and Brereton, and notes alterations to the piece, the absence of the comic parts, and the moral framing for contemporary audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caisher
Drury-Lane
Shakespear
Chefcenes Ee
Pheons
Dr. Johnson
Touchtstorie
Rosilind
Oliver
Jaques
Orlando
Adam
Chaucer
Gamelyn
France
Saan
Faull
Rosalind
Gorgon
Cersdeny
Feuchibone
Rene
Vay
Orkands
Mr. Love
Moody
Adam Withi
Tao
Mvic
Barry
Bidetpaf
Dibdin
Mungo
Drary- Lage
America
Beha
Lairy
Ligtewind
Savigny
Oroaneko
Howegedi
Artress
Dport
Berfey
Alan Tae
Gearon
OsHare
Southerne's Tragedy Staged at Covent Garden
A review notes a Southerne tragedy brought to Covent Garden stage in 1656 admired for depth and poetic language, contrasting it with lighter comic parts. The piece is described as highly pathet ic and emotionally affecting, with the tragic portions praised for their sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covent-Garden Theatre
Otober
Southerne
Theatrical News From Covent Garden And Dublin
A theatre report notes a Covent Garden performance with an overture and plans for a grand pageant. It mentions King Edward IIIs era imagery, upcoming roles for Crofts in Pantered and Moflop’s London plans, and Dublin’s imminent Winter Rangligh with Italian operas. Barthelemon and Pinto are tied to Dublin engagements with sizable fees and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Royal i
Edward HL
Philippa
Edward the Black Prince
England
St. George
Barthelemon
Rdidburgh
Covent Garden Print Shop Advertisement Mischief
By JOHN HAWKINS, Esq. Printed for T. Davies in Roffel-street Covent Garden and sold by J. Fletcher and D. Prince Oxford, and J. Woodyer and Mein Merril at Cauhigee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawkins
T. Davies
Roffel-street
Covent- Garden
J. Fletcher
D. Prince
Oxfords
J. Woodyer
Mein Merril
Cauhigee
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Mrs. W
Worhants
Fryall
Gould
Havannah
Eh Sana
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