Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Theater; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes Mr. Donne discussing his admiration for Mrs. Siddons and John P. Kemble, his dislike for Macready, his belief in the value of the Royal Theatricals, his own role as a pioneer in the theatre, and his plans for the future. Mrs....
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; Invitation; Scheduling; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Glasgow accepting an invitation to visit him. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing and is torn. The letter is also discolored.
Charles Kemble writes James Palmer thanking him for a "pretty portable reading-desk" and for compliments on Kemble's readings of Shakespeare. The address attached to page 2 is not connected with the letter. The page 3 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
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.
A collection of engravings and clippings of Charles Macklin in various acting roles. Page 2 contains two clippings that overlay an engraving. Page 3 contains a clipping that overlays a clipping with information about the performance of "The Man...
In a genial letter, Garrick "presents his best Acknowledgements wrapt in the most refin'd Gratitude" to Georgina Shipley. Letter also sends well wishes to Lady Harriet and two Miss Shipleys. Letter contains a large watermark in the center.
Garrick writes to Cradock in gratitude for his generous gifts and mentions his reaction to "a French war." Letter contains a watermark and a note written by a second hand. Note on letter gives information on Cradock.
Frayed bank draft written by Edmund Kean requests Messieurs Coutts to submit twenty-five pounds to Thomas Newman. Draft contains half of a watermark. Draft also contains a punched out hole.
Kean writes to Hughes, a close friend of Kean, about his performance schedule. Kean ends the letter with a reference to money he owes and wishes to pay back. Date on letter is March 27th. Frayed letter contains postmarks for "Glasgow" and a wax...
Writing from London, Irving suggests that Smith appeal to Sir Leighton on behalf of Irving's Institution and he expresses disappointment about Alma-Tadema.
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Theaters; Stage props; Rent; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent discussing rentals, stage needs, and the intention not to re-let the theatre. The unnamed correspondent may be Mr. Currie. Page 4 is a self-cover.
M. Macklin writes her father from London asking that he attend her benefit. She claims that she would be the joke of both theatres, particularly Covent Garden, if he did not attend. In the post script, she updates her father on Woodward House and...
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.
