Ist August, 1715.—Thomas Dogget, an old actor of celebrity, called by Sir Richard Steele a Whig up to the head
... Ist August, 1715.—Thomas Dogget, an old actor of celebrity, called by Sir Richard Steele a Whig up to the head and ears, gave a waterman's coat and silver badge, which was first rowed for on this day, in honour of the accession of George I. This annual ...