Manuscripts
The Swindler. Comedy, 2 acts
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Manuscripts
No application. Not produced? [1795.] MS: endorsed (in author's hand?) at beginning, Begun February 8.-1795, and at end, Ended February 16th. 1795. J.P.C. in B.D.: Ridicule or Lifes a Jest a comedy in 5 Acts in MS is in my hands [he does not say among Larpent's MSS] with the date 1795. It does not appear that it was ever acted.
LA 1102
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Runnamede. Tragedy, 5 acts. John Logan
Manuscripts
No application. Prod. Edinburgh, 1784 (?). MS: dated 1784; prologue. Comp. Edinburgh, 1784 (K-D 363): numerous differences. J.P.C. in B.D.: Larpent's List says that it was acted at Edinburgh in 1784.-It was among his MSS. as having been licenced.
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The Casino; or, London Trip'd down to Bath. Interlude, 1 act
Manuscripts
No application. Prod. Bath, 1780 (?). MS: some alterations. J.P.C. in B.D.: Casino, the or London trippd down to Bath.' An Interlude acted at Bath in 1780-This appears from Larpents account book for it does not state on the face of the MS from whence it was sent to be licensed.
LA 542
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Neither's the Man. Comedy, 5 acts. Mrs. Margaret Holford
Manuscripts
Application Oct. 31, 1798, by _____ Ward and _____ Banks, Chester. MS: note: It is requested Mr. Larpent will expedite the Licencing of this Piece, as it is intended merely [?] for a Benefit, in the course of 10 days; another note: This copy to be left at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, as the Author has another Copy at Chester; prologue and epilogue. J.P.C. in B.D.: It was licensed on Nov. 3d. 1798 having been sent by Ward & Banks Managers of the Chester Theatre.
LA 1231
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Who Is She Like. Comedy, 5 acts
Manuscripts
No application. Prod. (as The Tale of the Castle; or, Who Is She Like) Edinburgh, Apr. 6, 1793. MS: dated Theatre Royal Edinburgh. March 9th. 1793. J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent up to be licensed from the T. R. Edinburgh-Larpent entered it in his accounts under date of March 9th. 1793 and that he received it from Mr Eston [Mrs. Esten?] the Manager.
LA 977
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The Whim. Comedy, 3 acts. Eglantine, Lady Wallace
Manuscripts
No application. [Published after license had been refused.] Printed copy, Margate, 1795: with an Address to the Public, upon the arbitrary and unjust Aspersion of the Licenser against its political sentiments. Offered to be acted..., but refused the Royal License; passages in the Address underscored in MS. Comp. same ed. (Dev 8vo 21): identical. See LA 1093.
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