Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Gallott, John, d. 1852; Payment; Letters
W. C. Macready writes from Lambeth to J. Gallott regarding payment for a copy. Page 4 is a self-cover. W. C. Macready probably refers to William Charles Macready and J. Gallott probably refers to John Gallott. The letter is inlaid and torn.
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Theaters
Lawrence writes to Archer thanking him for the translation and also talks about the obserbvations of a man named Platter who saw Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at the Globe. Lawrence talks about prices and possible methods of paying to get into the...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Boas, Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel), 1862-1957; Letters; Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada; Annuities; Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593. Doctor Faustus; Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593. Jew of Malta
Poel thanks Boas for sending him a copy of the edition of "Dr. Faustus" edited by Boas. He plans to give a reading or performance of another of Marlowe's plays, "The Jew of Malta," and criticizes the interpretation of a recent production of it....
Barry writes to Sowdon apologizing for not replying to the letter sooner. Barry congratulates Sowdon success in acquiring the manger's friendship and asks for Sowdon's opinion on a second Playhouse in Dublin and whether he's still on friendly terms...
Jesus Christ Iconography; Mercers' Company (London, England); Stone carving
Pages appear to be torn from a book. The article discusses the archeological find of an early Renaissance figure of Christ in Mercers' Chapel in London and speculates about its historical significance.
A letter possibly written by Priscilla Kemble on behalf of her husband, John Philip Kemble, to Mr. Jennings, requesting for "Mr. Jones" to endorse a payable note of Mr. Stephen Kemble. The letter is written in third person. The pages are torn. ...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Peake, Richard; Payment; Performances; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes Mr. Peake saying that his request for sixty pounds owed him has not been honored and that he will not "set foot" in the theatre on Thursday if 100 pounds is not sent. The letter was probably written between 1783 and 1802 while...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Hatton, Ann Julia, 1764-1838; Death; Payment; Watermarks; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
J. P. Kemble writes his sister, Anna Hatton, concerned with the delay in payments to her because of the death of his friend, Mr. Morgan. Kemble makes new arrangements for the remittances. The letter contains notations by more than one hand and is...
Stephen Kemble writes Mr. M and Mr. T Jennings regarding an agreement against debt claimed by Mr. Jones. Kemble requests John Kemble's services as an arbitrator. S. Kemble probably refers to Stephen Kemble. The letter is torn and a portion of the...
Priscilla Kemble writes Patrick Gordon requesting her bill and says she never feels comfortable if anything she owes is unpaid. The letter is torn and contains burned edges. The letter contains notations by more than one hand. The letter also...
Authors; Busts; Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824; Caricatures and cartoons; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lithography; Oxenford, John, 1812-1877; Princess's Theatre (London, England); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare,...
Print depicts a manager at a desk between busts of Lord Byron and William Shakespeare. A broken bust can be seen on the floor in front of the desk. A manager speaks to an author about payment. Dialogue between them can be seen at bottom of print....
Two manuscripts pasted together consist of two parts of a contract. The document gives power to Kean's attorneys in a legal issue between Edwards and Kean. Document is signed by Kean three times. A witness, B. Kirkham, signs the document twice....
David Garrick sets forth terms in a legal document between himself and a John Moody regarding the "Release of a Bond it being lost." Document has been signed by Garrick and Albert Waller, a witness. Letter contains two watermarks, an embossing, and...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Loveday, H. J. (Henry J.); Shakespearean actors and actresses; Letters
Ford asks Loveday for payment for 21 busts of Irving he has already supplied and mentions a Henry Irving statue he is working on. Possibly dated 1881 or 1882.
