The British Musical Biography

[E] Sharp, Granville, writer, born at Dur-
ham in 1734; died London, July 6, 1818.
Author of " A Short Introduction to Vocal
Music, London, 1767 ; another edition, 1777.
Chiefly noted for his philanthropic efforts,
and his work on behalf of freeing negroes
from slavery. His memoirs were written by
Prince Hoare. His brothers William and
James, with whom he chiefly lived, were
musical, and gave concerts. The brothers
apparently possessed a large musical library,
as a book-plate exists, showing a view of an
organ in a church, with part of a choir-
screen, designed by Granville Sharp, and in-
scribed, " Messrs. Sharp, London." The
border of this plate is surrounded by Scrip-
ture texts.

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