Text / Richard Cumberland letter, 1787 May 12

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Title: Richard Cumberland letter, 1787 May 12
Creator: Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811
Publication Information: Honnold Mudd Library. Special Collections
Contributing Institution: Claremont Colleges Library
Collection: Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters
Rights Information: For more information on copyright or permissions for this image, please contact Honnold Mudd Library Special Collections at https://library.claremont.edu/scl/
Description: Cumberland writes to Colman from Micklefield Green about a recent piece written by Colman. Cumberland wrote a prologue for the play, which he will give to Colman at their next meeting. Cumberland states how fervently he admires Colman. Cumberland signature appears on first page.
Type: text
Format: image/jp2
Identifier: phl00580
http://ccdl.claremont.edu/cdm/ref/collection/phl/id/3227
Language: English
Subject: Colman, George, 1732-1794
Signatures (Writing)
Plays
Prologues and epilogues
Place: Micklefield (West Yorkshire, England)
Source: Handwritten letter, 9.375 x 7.375 inches: Philbrick Library of Dramatic Arts and Theatre History, Autograph letters box 2, folder 32; 2 pages
Relation: Philbrick Library Collection of Theater Letters - https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/phl

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