Joanna Baillie writes from Hampstead to Miss Cecilia Siddons, daughter of Sarah Siddons, expressing regret at the illness of Sarah Siddons. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 2 scan was rotated 180 degrees.
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Furness, William Henry, 1802-1896; Letters
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William H. Furness saying that her papers are to be given to Elisabeth Sedgwick "if any accident should happen to me." The letter is torn. Page 2 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 2 scan was rotated 180 degrees.
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Furness, William Henry, 1802-1896; Contributions, Charitable; Letters
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Furness saying that she would like to contribute five dollars to the poor. The pages are torn and stained. Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 180 degrees.
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Wallis, Albany; Deeds; Drury Lane Theatre; Rent; Revenue stamps; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
An indenture between John Philip Kemble and Albany Wallis, Richard Ford, Thomas Hammersley, Patrick Douglas, and Mark Prager, et al. written on vellum. The indenture contains seven government tax stamps, three personal red seals, and an engraving...
J. P. Kemble writes P. Hoare saying that the proprietors consent to a money prize and that he can retain the sale of songs. The letter is torn and stained. The letter contains a watermark. The letter is inlaid. Page 4 is a self-cover. The page...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Shaw, Thomas, ca. 1760-ca. 1830; Meetings; Opera; Letters; Watermarks; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
J. P. Kemble writes Thomas Shaw directing him to have nothing to to do with the "Gentleman" and says that they will settle the terms when they meet. The letter is torn and contains the remnant of a seal. The letter contains notations by a second...
Charles Macklin writes Charles Fletewood saying that he has seen Mr. Rich twice and makes mention of his present hard circumstances. Charles Fletewood probably refers to Charles Fleetwood. The page 4 scan was rotated 180 degrees. The letter...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Davis, E. D., 1806-1887; Scheduling; Holidays; Performances; Letters; Envelopes (Stationery); Postmarks
Charles Kean writes from Paris to E. D. Davis giving him his schedule and explaining why he cannot accept the two week engagement as Lent intervenes. The letter's envelope contains postmarks. The scan of the envelope back was rotated 180 degrees.
Abscess; Checks; Diseases; Fergusson, William, Sir, 1808-1877; Hilton London Paddington; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Physicians; Signatures (Writing); Watermarks
Ivy writes a letter to Rogers to extend gratitude for his charitable letter to Charles Kean "under his unfortunate breakdown." He also sends a check for 21.15 pounds. Ivy ends with an update as to the health condition of Kean and cites three...
Edmund Kean writes a letter to an unnamed recipient. Letter is torn and contains closing remarks and signature. Letter also contains a post-script which gives the date of Kean's departure for the United States. Page two of letter contains...
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....
Betsy Fawcett writes a Kean a letter to request money. Fawcett argues that as she is "the only relative of your Father in existence," he should send her a sum of money to support her in her unfavorable situation. Fawcett gives her address and...
In a letter, Clark requests the lowest price for a free admission ticket to Drury Lane Theatre. Notes that accompany material suggest that the letter is directed to the solicitors of David Garrick's estate. Letter contains postage marks, evidence...
In a letter dated November 10, Garrick writes to actress Elizabeth Young to tell her to abstain from performing until she is "quite able." Garrick also gives her a short schedule of her future theatre roles. While letter addresses a "Miss Young,"...
In a letter to John Moody, Garrick describes a letter to a Mr. Swan and references the doings of theatre performers James William Dodd and Mary Bulkley in Dublin. Garrick also mentions his preparations for a Jubilee. He tells Moody: "If you see any...
