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The Dupe
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Adaptation of two French dramas in which content was merged. The play was not one of Inchbald's more popular plays. Sir George Splenorville disqualifies himself from his high position in society as he gives money to release Willford from prison in an attempt to seduce Eleanor.
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Captain Richard Francis Burton
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Brief biographical article about Sir Richard Burton, originally published in Truth in 1881. The article, given no byline, is slightly critical in tone regarding its subject. The final page includes an appendix, a response to the article written by Isabel Burton, addressing the author as "Mistress Truth." The letter, dated June 29 [1881], takes issue with the article's questioning of how Sir Burton came to have a scar on his cheek. Appendix taken from Truth issue July 7, 1881.
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The Discovery
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Comedy surrounding marriage and betrothal, in which Louisa Medway is engaged to Sir Anthony Branville, who is a notorious bore.
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Il Giorno Felice; or, The Happy Day
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An opera which features the Marquis de Mintesa and his son, Frederick, who had not been seen by his father since his birth, due to his father's hatred of his mother.
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Butler, Tobias. Letter to [John Selwyn, 1688-1751]
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The collection consists of personal letters among the Townshend family members, business correspondence, land papers and deeds, financial accounts, bonds, receipts, Government and political material, legal briefs and court opinions, literary material including epitaphs, poems, prayers and travel accounts, military material, wills, marriage settlements, family account books and diaries. Significant correspondents include George III, George IV, William IV and Victoria, as well as many members of the Royal family. Political correspondents include 1st Earl of Chatham, W.E. Gladstone, George Grenville, Lord Palmerston, Sir Robert Peel, Spencer Perceval, William Pitt, the Duke of Wellington, and John Wilkes. Important note: although this material includes the years 1769-1865 there is only one letter which refers slightly to the American Revolutionary War and no letters or other material deal with the American Civil War.
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