Sarah Siddons writes from Westbourne Farm to her biographer and poet, Thomas Campbell, regretfully saying she will be unable to attend his lecture and says she is returning the admission. The envelope is torn and contains a seal.
University of Oxford; Recitations; Combe, Cecilia, 1794-1868; Letters
Sarah Siddons writes Elizabeth Simon (Vernon), Lady Harcourt, discussing arrangements for readings at Oxford and asking advice for lodging. Siddons mentions her daughter, Cecilia. The pages are torn.
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, to Sarah Siddons, writes Siddons expressing warmth and affection, and also appreciation for understanding her new book.
Sarah Siddons writes an unknown correspondent requesting to make a "short" call and informs of coming in a "close carriage." The letter does not have a heading or signature. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 4 scan was...
Sir Henry Holland writes Sarah Siddons accepting her invitation. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
Sarah Siddons writes Mr. James Ballantyne, editor of the "Edinburgh Courant" and author of "Dramatic Characters of Mrs. Siddons" inviting him to see her and asking him to bring Mr. Jeffrey, a noted Scottish lawyer and literary figure. The letter...
Harriet Martineau writes Cecilia Siddons Combe wishing the Combes enjoyment on their travels. The pages have been cut and are only a portion of the letter. Page 1 is not completely legible.
Lucretia Mott writes to George and Cecilia Combe inviting them to the African Episcopal Church. The letter contains an embossing and a partial seal. Page 4 is a self-cover with a partial seal.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882; Dinners and dining; Letters
Charles Kemble writes the actor and dramatist, Benjamin Webster, asking that he not send the "Mss" and asks that he not forget their dinner date. The pages are discolored.
Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), Sir, 1786-1855; Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Covent Garden Theatre; Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852; Letters
The composer, Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, writes Charles Kemble saying he is forwarding a package from John Howard Payne and asks for reimbursement. In the postscript, Bishop asks Kemble if he has written Payne regarding his melodrama and other...
Charles Kemble writes Reverend William Harness saying he has read Mr. Sullivan's play and states his belief that it will not succeed. The letter contains notations by a second hand. A portion of the letter is missing.
Charles Kemble writes William Abbott about the resolution not to give any orders on the first night of a new piece. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; America; Wages; Travel; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Horndean about his forthcoming trip to America and the prospect of bring in income. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Performances; Letters; Watermarks
Written in third person, Charles Kean writes Mr. Ingram saying that he is sending tickets for "Sardanopalus" and the "Lancers." He regrets to say that Mrs. Kean will be unable to appear in "Sardanopalus" due to indisposition. The letter is...
Alfred Wigan writes an unnamed correspondent acknowledging the receipt of two checks and says he is glad to hear of "a good account of Mr. Kean." The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The letter contains an embossing and watermarks. ...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lane, Richard James, 1800-1872; Stage props; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
C. Kean writes Lane asking him for a bower or temple for "Oberon" and "Titania." C. Kean refers to Charles Kean. Lane probably refers to Richard James Lane. The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Theater; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying that he has enclosed tickets as requested and says that he has forwarded the correspondent's "kind note and cheque to Mr. Callenford." The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Newspapers; Hamlet (Legendary character); Letters; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures); Watermarks
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying that there is a very beautiful notice in the "Times" about his "Hamlet" and asks that it be inserted in the "Herald." The letter contains remnants of a seal. The letter contains notations by a...
