Dowton, William. Autograph letter signed from William Dowton, Rochester, to unidentified recipient

Folger bibliographic ID: 231350
Folger call number: Y.c.1731
Folger holdings ID: 234471
Accession Number: 261451

Stating the required terms of his employment contract. Can be with the recipient next Monday for four nights, 12 pounds for three nights and half of the fourth as a Benefit. Letter addressed "Dear Sir." With a small newspaper clipping describing Dowton, and engraving of "Mr. Dowton as Sir Anthony Absolute" (drawn and engraved by R. Page. London: Published by T & I. Elvey, Castle St., Holborn, March 15, 1824)

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Folger Mss Y.c.1728-1744 possibly taken from a scrapbook of theater memorabilia

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from William Dowton, Rochester, to unidentified recipient 1818 November 25

Dowton, William, 1764-1851 Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Rivals Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 Anthony, Sir (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Dowton, William, 1764-1851
subject: Dowton, William, 1764-1851
depiction: Dowton, William, 1764-1851
depiction: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816