Writing on St. James Hotel stationery, Booth apologizes for his late reply and thanks Boughton for her praise of his work at the Princess's Theatre. He regrets that he is too busy with his engagement at the Lyceum to see her husband, George...
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887; Engraving; New York (State); Letters
Fanny Kemble writes an unnamed friend saying that she is unable to meet Mlle Bonhard. She mentions that she saw Willie yesterday who has been working on a pencil copy of a colored engraving of Jenny Lind. Kemble says she hopes Annie returned home...
J. P. Kemble writes Lawrence saying that the Prince of Wales was pleased with the drawing by Lawrence. It is also mentioned that the engraver will be written. Lawrence may refer to Sir Thomas Lawrence. The letter contains notations by more than...
Barnett, Morris, 1800-1856; Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910; Embossing (Printing); Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kings and rulers; Letters; Performances; Queens; Signatures (Writing); Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery; Victoria,...
Kean informs Barnett of the success of a theatre performance which the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and his two sisters enjoyed highly. Kean also adds that the scenery done by Grieve also satisfied.