A NEW HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH STAGE FROM THE RESTORATION TO THE LIBERTY OF IN CONNECTION WITH THE PATENT HOUSES, From Original Papers in the Lord Chamberlain's Office, the State Paper Office, and other sources. BY PERCY FITZGERALD, M.A., F.S.A., " AUTHOR OF THE LIFE OF GEORGE THE FOURTH," "THE LIFE OF GARRICK," ETC. ETC. IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. I. LONDON: TINSLEY BROTHERS, 8, CATHERINE STREET, STRAND, W.C. 1882. To Henry Erving, Esq. MY DEAR IRVING, Readers of the following pages will feel that there is something appropriate in associating the most conspicuous performer of the day with "A New History of the Stage." Apart from this view, I gratify my own feelings of regard by joining your name with my labours. Believe me, Yours always sincerely, PERCY FITZGERALD. |