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...
Benjamin C. Griffinhoofe writes Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, sending condolences upon hearing of Harriet Siddons' husband, Henry's death. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal and the page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; America; Wages; Travel; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Horndean about his forthcoming trip to America and the prospect of bring in income. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing.
Charles Kean writes Lady Bulwer from Dublin expressing gratitude for her gifts and kindnesses and describes his successful Dublin engagement. Page 4 is a self-cover and contains a partial seal. The letter contains a watermark and postmark.
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 tells Mathews in a letter that on the subject of a proposed Shakespeare monument, the Drury Lane Theatre should be included. Kean emphasizes that the rival Covent Garden Company's sole inclusion in the project remains unfair. Letter is dated...
