[Smith's Authentic Narrative of Major André, 8vo. 1808, has most probably been consulted by our correspondent. There is a good account of the Major in vol. ii. of the Biographical Dictionary of the Useful Knowledge Society, and it is worth consulting for the authorities quoted at the end of the article. See also the Encyclopædia Americana, article "Benedict Arnold;" the American Whig Review, vol. v. p. 381.; New England Magazine, vol. vi. p. 353.; and for a vindication of the captors of André, the Analectic Magazine, vol. x. p. 307. Articles also will be found respecting him in Gentleman's Magazine, vol. l. pp. 540. 610.; vol. li. p. 320.; vol. lii. p. 514. Major André is one of the principal subjects of The British Hero in Captivity, a poem attributed to Mr. Puddicombe, 4to. 1782.]
"The Fatal Mistake."—Can you tell me where the scene of the following play is laid, and the names of the dramatis personæ: The Fatal Mistake, a Tragedy, by Joseph Haynes, 4to., 1696?
The author of this play, who was known by the name of Count Haynes, was an actor in the theatre at Drury Lane about the time of James II., and died in 1701. There is an account of his life written by Tom Browne.
Gw.
[The title-page of A Fatal Mistake states that it was written by Jos. Hayns; but according to the Biog. Dramatica, it is not certain that Count Haines was the author. The dramatis personæ are: Men, Duke, Duke of Schawden's ambassador, Rodulphus, Baldwin, Eustace, Ladovick, Albert, Godfrey, Arnulph, Frederick, Welpho, Conradine, Gozelo, Lewis, Ferdinando. Women, Duchess Gertruedo, Lebassa, Clementia, Idana, Thierrie, Maria, Lords and Ladies, Masquers, Soldiers.]
Anonymous Plays.—
1. A Match for a Widow; or, the Frolics of Fancy. A Comic Opera, in Three Acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Dublin. London: C. Dilly, 1788. 8vo.
2. The Indians; a Tragedy. Performed at the Theatre Royal, Richmond. London: C. Dilly, 1790. 8vo.
3. André; a Tragedy in Five Acts, as now performing at the Theatre in New York. To which is added the Cow Chase; a Satirical Poem, by Major André. With the Proceedings of the Court Martial, and authentic Documents concerning him. London: Ogilvy & Son, 1799. 8vo.
Serviens.
[A Match for a Widow is by Joseph Atkinson, Treasurer of the Ordnance in Ireland, the friend and associate of Curran, Moore, and the galaxy of Irish genius. He died in 1818.