Ferrex and Porrex

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William Haughton (1600)


Historical Records

Payments to Playwrights (Henslowe's Diary)

F. 68 (Greg I.119)


Lent vnto wm harton the 18 of march 1599
in earneste of a Boocke called ferex & porex
the some of..................xxs
william haughton
Lent vnto wm harton the 25 of march 1599
in earneste of his Boocke called ferex &
porexe the some of............vs


F. 68v (Greg I.120)

Lent wm harton at the apoyntment of Robart shawe
the 3 of march 1600 in earneste of a Boocke called
ferex & porex the some of....................vijs
Receaued of Mr Henshlowe in behalfe of the Company
to pay Will: Haulton in full payment of his
play of ferrex & Porrex iijll vs J iijs......iijll iijs
by me Robt Shaa


Payments, Miscellaneous (Henslowe's Diary)

F. 69 (Greg 1.121)

pd for licencynge of a Boocke to the mr
of the Revelles called ferex & porex......vijs



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