*p1750 02 24 dl The Roman Father. Horatius-Garrick; Publius Horatius-Barry; Tullius Hostilius-Sowdon; Valerius-King; Valeria-Mrs Ward; Horatia-Mrs Pritchard [from 1st edition but listed in order of actors named in <i>General Advertiser</i>]; <i>Prologue</i>-Barry; <i>Epilogue</i>-Mrs Pritchard; Vocal Parts-Beard, Miss Norris, Miss Cole [1st edition].*c1750 02 24 dl Play never acted. 'Tis hoped no gentleman will take it ill that he cannot possibly be admitted behind scenes this night (<i>General Advertiser</i>). This play was wrote by $Mr Whitehead= Tutor to my $Lord Jersey=,--it was receiv'd with Extravagant applause--& it was Agreed Mr-($Cross=). Paid $Mr Ackman= for writing voice parts in <i>Don Severio</i>r #1 1s.; Salary list #305 6d. Norton 6 chorus #1 10s. (Treasurer's Book). [Of some interest is the fact that a ship plying between <i>London</i> and <i>Dublin</i> was named the <i>Roman Father</i>, perhaps in response to the popularity of this play. See note of its safe arrival in <i>Crookhaven</i> in <i>General Advertiser</i> 25 Oct. 1750.] Receipts: #190 (Cross); #191 7s. 6d. [Treasurer's Book).