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Elliston And George Iv
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IN 1824, when the question of erecting a monument to Shakespeare, in his
native town, was agitated by Mr. Mathews and Mr. Bunn, the King (George
IV.) took a lively interest in the matter, and, considering that the
leading people of both the patent theatres should be consulted, directed
Sir Charles Long, Sir George Beaumont, and Sir Francis Freeling to
ascertain Mr. Elliston's sentiments on the subject. As soon as these
distinguished individuals (who had come direct from, and were going
direct back to, the Palace) had delivered themselves of their mission,
Elliston replied, Very well, gentlemen, leave the papers with me, and
I will talk over the business with HIS MAJESTY.
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