Gerard Langbaine, The Lives and Characters of the English Dramatick Poets… (1698)
“ Son of Mr. Powell, an ancient Player, lately dead; he is more eminent for playing than writing, tho’ there are some Plays under his Name; as, Alphonso King of Naples, a Tragedy, 4 to. 1691. Acted at the Theatre Royal, by their Majesties Servants, and dedicated to her Grace the Dutchess of Ormond. ”
