Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805

William Dorset Fellowes (1769-1852), who extra-illustrated this volume, was a friend of author Hester Lynch Piozzi during the last years of her life, and is mentioned frequently in her correspondence from 1815 onwards. His brother Sir James Fellowes was also a friend of Piozzi's, and served as her literary executor upon her death in 1821.

From the guide to the An essay on the life and genius of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., extra-illustrated, 1788-1844., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

English author and actor.

From the description of Autograph letter signed with intials : Lincoln's Inn, to Dr. Shepheard, 1778 Dec. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270613088

Arthur Murphy, Irish-born playwright and actor.

From the guide to the Arthur Murphy manuscript material : 1 item, 1790, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)