Richard Brinsley Sheridan letters to Hester Jane Ogle Sheridan
Overview
Autograph manuscript letters from English dramatist and member of Parliament, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, sent to his second wife, Hester Jane Ogle Sheridan.
Dates
- Creation: 1797-1804 and undated
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.2 linear feet (1 box)Includes eight autograph manuscript letters from Richard Sheridan to his wife, Hester Sheridan. Some letters include typescript transcripts; the origin of the transcripts is not known.
Biographical / Historical
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) was born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in London. He became the manager and part-owner of the Drury Lane Theatre in 1776. He wrote several plays, including the comedies The Rivals (1775) and The School for Scandal (1780). He also served as a Minister of Parliament from 1780 to 1812.
Sheridan's second wife was Hester Jane Ogle (born ca. 1775 - died 1817) whom he called "Hecca," the daughter of the dean of Winchester. They married on 1795 April 27.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
55M-130. Purchased with the Frank E. Chase fund from Bernard Quaritch, Ltd., 11 Grafton Street, London W.1, England; received: 1956 January 31.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Richard Brinsley Sheridan letters to Hester Jane Ogle Sheridan, circa 1797-1804: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01961
Repository Details
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