Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, writes her daughter a family letter mentioning a package from India, Willie's birthday, Arthur's trip to India, and other matters. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Charles Macklin writes an unnamed correspondent regarding a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Smith. Macklin asks the correspondent for his opinion about particular parts of it. The second draft of the letter is brief and omits the quoted passages of...
Betsy Fawcett writes a response letter to Edmund Kean, saying: "I cannot think it possible the answer I received on Thursday from the Theatre came from your own lips." Fawcett repeats her request for money as she suffers. She promises never to...
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "The merchant of Venice," being performed at St. George's Hall, London. The playbill contains the names of the actors and characters, two reviews, as well as part of a paper on the play's dramatic treatment on...
Barry writes to Sowdon apologizing for not replying to the letter sooner. Barry congratulates Sowdon success in acquiring the manger's friendship and asks for Sowdon's opinion on a second Playhouse in Dublin and whether he's still on friendly terms...
Barry writes impassionedly of his efforts to raise funds for the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin and encloses the 200 pounds he has raised so far. The second and third pages of the letter are blank.
Booth writes from Piccadilly to thank Boughton for his praise in light of recent critical comments and to express chagrin at Boughton's dislike of his costume.
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Membership; Membership campaigns; Associations, institutions, etc.
Information and application form for the Sarah Siddons Fellowship that will be used to collect funds for special festivals, form a library and museum, and secure a headquarters for the movement.
Sarah Siddons writes an unidentified gentleman saying she regrets that her "young people" cannot accept the invitation by Miss Ogilvie but invites Duchess and party to her play. The unidentified gentleman could be the Duke of Leinster. The letter...
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, writes Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, in response to Siddons answer to her 1815 February 6 letter, sending "Glees" she believes appropriate for her play, "The Beacon." Page 4 is a self-cover with a...
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, writes from Hampstead to Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, regarding the production of her play "The Beacon" at the Edinburgh theatre, the choice of "glees" for it, and an affectionate message to Sarah...
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...
Adelaide Sartoris, daughter of Charles Kemble, writes an unnamed correspondent asking him if he will participate in a play to help an Italian man and his family. The pages are torn. The letter contains notations by more than one hand.
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness accepting his proposed answer to Mr. Butler and apologizing for her informal note of the day before. The pages are torn. Page 2 is a self-cover with a partial seal. The page 2 scan was rotated...
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness asking him to relay questions to Mr. Butler regarding her allowance. The pages are torn. Page 4 is a self-cover.
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Families; Books; Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Invitation; Performances; Travel; St. Leger, Harriet Frances, ca. 1797-1878; Letters
Fanny Kemble writes Naly saying that she is sending back her book. Kemble mentions performance practices and the upcoming opening of the "Marriage of Figaro." She says that Miss St. Leger is with her and that she will be heading to Belvoir for a...
J. P. Kemble writes Woodfall about the disapproving behavior of George Colman, the Younger, at Kemble's farce production. Kemble recounts his own favors to Colman and Colman's father, and his disappointment at Colman's unnecessary actions. The...
Stephen Kemble writes Mr. M and Mr. T Jennings regarding an agreement against debt claimed by Mr. Jones. Kemble requests John Kemble's services as an arbitrator. S. Kemble probably refers to Stephen Kemble. The letter is torn and a portion of the...
