Poel, William, 1852-1934; Independent Theatre Society; Grein, J. T. (James Thomas), 1862-1935; New Shakspere Society (Great Britain); Webster, John, 1580?-1625? Duchess of Malfi
Playbill for Webster's tragedy "The Duchess of Malfi," directed by Grein and re-arranged for the modern stage by Poel. The playbill lists the acts, the actors, the various people working behind the scenes, and also includes a small description of...
Sowdon writes to Coates in Dublin to make clear that he has resigned his share in the bond and lease for the "Music Hall" which he signed jointly with Spranger Barry. He asks Coates to apply to Barry to release him from the bond and lease...
Bartley thanks Westmacott for his kindness in writing after "negligence" on his part and regrets that he cannot accept his invitation. He also mentions his efforts to find the manuscripts of the lectures Westmacott requested. The letter is pasted...
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Letters; Lyceum Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
Edwin Booth writes of his visit to the invalid Sallie and his recent successful theatrical engagement at the Walnut. He hopes to act at the Lyceum Theatre in New York soon with Henry Irving. Written from Baltimore on Mount Vernon Hotel stationery.
Sarah Siddons writes the Right Honourable William Windham inviting him to tea as she is "flying to rehearsal." Page 4 is a self-cover. The pages are torn.
Andrew Combe, M.D., a physiologist and phrenologist, writes Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Sarah Siddons, introducing a shipboard surgeon and speaks of his brother's winning argument with a clergyman. Page 4 is a self-cover.
Adelaide Kemble, the singer, and Fanny Kemble's sister, writes Cecilia Siddons Combe sending words for a requested song. She sends remembrances to George Combe and Andrew Combe. Page 2 is also a self-cover. The letter contains notations by a...
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Cooke, T. P. (Thomas Potter), 1786-1864; Theater; Letters
Charles Kemble writes T. P. Cooke accepting Cooke's offer to play in the "Pilot." Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The note written in pencil on the self-cover may have been written by Cooke. A portion...
F. A. Kemble writes Lady Boucher saying that she is sorry that she is leaving Hampton Court without having called on her and says she hopes to see her again. The letter is written on personalized stationery containing Kemble's initials. The pages...
Fanny Kemble writes from South Kensington to an unnamed friend saying that she is looking forward to receiving a book and owes much to her friend's help. Kemble mentions Sarah and Fanny Leigh, and speaks of her health at the age of 78. The...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Drury Lane Theatre; Executives; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent explaining that he is no longer the manager of Drury Lane Theatre and cannot give an opinion on the correspondent's tragedy. He refers the correspondent to a Mr. Aickin. The letter contains notations...
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.
J. P. Kemble writes James Asperne thanking him for the gift of "Memoirs of Mr. Macklin" and expresses his impatience to read it. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The letter is torn and contains watermarks. The letter also contains...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Hatton, Ann Julia, 1764-1838; Death; Payment; Watermarks; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
J. P. Kemble writes his sister, Anna Hatton, concerned with the delay in payments to her because of the death of his friend, Mr. Morgan. Kemble makes new arrangements for the remittances. The letter contains notations by more than one hand and is...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Health; Letters; Watermarks; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
J. P. Kemble writes Alexander Murray saying he has a bad cold and is unable to leave his house. Kemble asks Murray to visit him that day. The letter is stained and contains remnants of a seal. The letter contains watermarks. Page 4 is a...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Books; Meetings; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures); Letters
J. P. Kemble writes Mr. Field saying that he would like to speak to him about a few books in "Stewart's sale catalog." The letter contains a seal remnant and notations by a second hand. The letter contains burned edges. Page 4 is a self-cover.
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...
Ellen Kean writes a casual letter to a Mrs. Talfourd about various topics which include her children's illness, the landscape of Wardie Brae, the Surrey Zoological Garden, theatre business, and London gossip. First page contains two separate parts...
Diseases; Embossing (Printing); Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Letters; Performances; Retirement; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VIII; Signatures (Writing); Watermarks
Ellen Kean writes to Fanny Rose about her personal life. She describes her illness and how it affected her stage work. She also gives a short account of her husband, Charles Kean, and a recent theatre performance. She contemplates retirement and...
