Charles Kemble writes "Cara Cuzina" accepting an invitation, but says his daughter, Adelaide, is visiting a friend. The letter is inlaid in a larger sheet. "Cara Cuzina" may refer to a Mrs. Heath.
Charles Kemble writes his daughter, Fanny Kemble, saying he is sending the "order for the new piece" and sends his love. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The watermark on the letter is dated 1817.
Charles Kemble writes an unknown correspondent at the "new theatre" making business arrangements and discussing roles for his wife, Marie Thérèse, and himself. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Adelaide Kemble, daughter of Charles Kemble, writes Bully saying how her father and sister, Fanny, are doing. The letter contains an embossing and notations by a second hand.
Actresses; Augustus Frederick, Prince, Duke of Sussex, 1773-1843; Ballads; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Clubs; Covent Garden Theatre; Dinners and dining; Drinking of alcoholic beverages; Drinking songs; Garrick, David, 1717-1779; Glover,...
Scrapbook pages contain the newspaper account of a dinner given at the Garrick Club. The account tells of the festivities and prints songs sang in remembrance of Garrick and other notable theatre performers. Pages were assembled by William Upcott....
Charles Kemble writes Horace Twiss (Nol) saying that Mrs. C. Kemble hopes to see him on her return and recommends that Twiss call and inquire after Kemble's mother. The letter contains notations by a second hand. Page 3 contains remnants of a...
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Joseph Lunn refusing his request to produce his play. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The pages are torn. Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Jones asking him to reconsider his resignation from the part of Lamotte. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The letter is stained. Mr. Jones may refer to Richard Jones.
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Colman asking him to forward the license for "The French Libertine." The letter contains notations by a second hand. The pages are torn and stained. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. Mr. Colman...
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Gordon saying he is sending the ages of his children and refers to an interview at Leamington. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The pages are torn. The letter...
Charles Kemble writes an unnamed lady saying that although he was the chairman of a committee, he does not remember the titles of any "Mss" she mentions.
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Hooper, a manager outside London, England, recommending a young actress. The letter contains an embossing and notations by a second hand.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Thackeray, Thomas James; Wages; Dramatists; Letters
Charles Kemble writes the playwright, T. J. Thackeray, consoling him over his disappointment with the lack of remuneration for a piece he had submitted. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The...
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831; Music; Covent Garden Theatre; Letters
Charles Kemble writes Robert Elliston, manager of Drury Lane Theatre, saying he refuses the request of "Miss Stevens" for the use of music from "The Lord of the Manor." The letter contains notations by a second hand.
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.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852; Tickets; Letters
Charles Kemble writes American actor and playwright, John Howard Payne, saying that he is sending him an admission to a private box and says he is hoping to "look in upon him." Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90...
