Smith, William, 1730-1819

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William Smith, known as "Gentleman" Smith, was a popular actor in London from 1753 to 1788, first at Covent Garden, and after 1774 at Drury Lane under Garrick and his successors. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Montagu, sister of the Earl of Sandwich, caused some scandal.

From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78013916

From the description of William Smith papers, 1760-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147472

English actor.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Dublin?], to David Garrick, 1774 June 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662505

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Bury, to Coutts & Co. [London bankers], 1816 July 2 and 1818 Jan. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664299

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Bury, to Thomas Hill, 1808 Nov. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662376

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referencedIn	Donald Hyde and Mary Hyde Eccles Autograph Collection, 1505-1957 (inclusive), 1702-1854 (bulk).	Houghton Library
referencedIn	Garrick, David, 1717-1779. An ode upon dedicating to Shakespeare, a new building at Stratford upon Avon [manuscript], [1769].	Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn	James Roberts portrait drawings of English actors and actresses, before 1809.	Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn	Prints Collection TXRC02-A1., 1669-1906 (bulk 1775-1825)	Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn	Prints Collection, 1669-1906 (bulk 1775-1825).	Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn	Roberts, James, 1753-ca. 1809. James Roberts portrait drawings of English actors and actresses, [before 1809].	Houghton Library
creatorOf	Smith, William, 1730-1819,. Autograph letter initialed from William Smith to Lord Chedworth, Ipswich [manuscript], between 1788 and 1804 Wednesday.	Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf	Smith, William, 1730-1819,. Autograph letter signed from William Smith to [David Garrick] [manuscript], 1769 June Wednesday morning.	Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf	Smith, William, 1730-1819,. Autograph letter signed from William Smith, Bury, to Messrs. Coutts and Co. [manuscript], 1818 October 10.	Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf	Smith, William, 1730-1819,. Autograph letter signed from William Smith, Luston, to G. Colman, Esqr., Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London [manuscript], [1775?] August 8.	Folger Shakespeare Library

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associatedWith	Beaumont, George Howland, Sir, 1753-1827,
associatedWith	Boss, Mr., fl. 1775?
correspondedWith	Chedworth, John Howe, Baron, 1754-1804
correspondedWith	Colman, George, 1732-1794
associatedWith	Coutts & Co,
associatedWith	Coutts & Co.
correspondedWith	Coutts, Thomas, 1735-1822
correspondedWith	Crawford, Charles Payne, fl. 1805-1818
associatedWith	Dolben, William, 1726-1814.
associatedWith	Drury Lane Theatre.