Gainsborough writes an amiable letter to David Garrick about a man named Henderson who bears a likeness to Garrick as a performer. Gainsborough possibly refers to John Henderson, a promising actor at the time. Gainsborough goes on to hint at...
Catherine Clive writes to a Mrs. Racket about the "strange treatment" she received from Mrs. Eva Maria Garrick after the death of her husband David Garrick. Clive asks Mrs. Racket to inquire as to why Mrs. Garrick has not called upon her for the...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Cartoonists; Letters
Bryan informs Binns that he could provide a pencil sketch of Henry Irving if Mr. Binns lets him know what character to depict Irving as. Note includes the "last sketch" that Bryan made of Irving's face and chin.
Letter from London to Sir John Martin-Harvey, regarding Irving's father's lack of bequest to Loveday and complimenting Martin-Harvey's performance in "Breed of Trechams." Written on black-bordered stationery [most likely in mourning for Irving's...
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence writes to Archer, who has just returned from America, telling him he's sent some pamplets from the Shakespeare Jahrbuch. Lawrence also talks about the death and funeral of a man named Synge and looks forward to seeing Archer soon.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924; Garrick, David, 1717-1779; Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence discusses the early careers of 18th-century aristocratic actor David Garrick and actress Peg Woffington in response to "Mr. Lucas'....query" and mentions a newspaper article enclosed for Archer. The letter is typed.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence thanks Archer for the offer of a loan but explains that the grant he is now receiving from the Newspaper Press Fund will suffice. He discusses Archer's revisions to his manuscript concerning the Elizabethan playhouse...
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence asks Starker to send him the proof of the magazine article previously sent and laments his fading eyesight. He also mentions a visit by Professor William Clark.
