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San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Manuscript includes a few cancelled passages. There are notes from Lord Salisbury to Larpent, May 4; Wroughton to Larpent, May 14 and Saturday Night-all concerned with refusal to license in first state, alterations, and change of title (see also note bound with LA 1192). Includes a prologue and epilogue.
mssLA 1212
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Manuscripts
The collection consists of official copies of plays submitted for licensing between 1737 and 1824. Most of copies were written by professional copyists. Approximately 95 of the plays submitted were printed texts, either whole or partial. These have been cataloged individually and may be searched in the online catalog.
LA 1582
Manuscripts
There are frequent revisions and excisions indicated by Edward Capell. There is a note, in the hand of Capell stating: 'Sir If you shall be of opinion that the passages I have mark'd should not be allow'd, it will be proper the Prompter should be told so by you as soon as you can. Your obedient humble servant, E. C. Tuesday night'. Includes an epilogue. There are minor differences between the printed and manuscript versions.
mssLA 384
Manuscripts
Produced as 'The Hebrew' and dated, by Larpent, Drury Lane, 9th February. Contains no application . Shows some corrections and excisions, possibly by the Examiner. A retelling of the stories of Isaac and Rebecca from Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe.
mssLA 2143
Manuscripts
A satire of the Methodist movement. Manuscript corrections and insertions in Garrick's hand; passages marked for omission, apparently by Examiner.
mssLA 177
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Manuscripts
No application. [C.G., Oct. 10, 1800.] Not produced. MS: cover endorsed, by Larpent, Withdrawn; several long passages deleted; cast. J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent to Larpent on 10th. Octr. 1800 & he marked upon his copy Withdrawn-Nevertheless all the parts were cast including Munden, Emery, Fawcett, Incledon, Johnstone, &c. Larpent found it highly objectionable on account of what is said regarding monopolizing corn by framers & others.
LA 1301