Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Letters; Boughton, George Henry, 1834-1905
Booth writes from Piccadilly to regret he has not had time to visit Boughton and invites him to the theatre to see him. A note from Norman Philbrick in the same folder states that the original letter was once in his possession but that he sent it...
Booth writes from the home of the Players at 16 Gramercy Place in reply to Boughton's letter and discusses mutual friends: the declining health of the artist Launt Thompson, the recent death of painter Jervis McEntee, and actor Thomas Doggett's...
"The Discarded Lover" composed and sung by William Siddons on his benefit night at Brecon in 1771 to the tune of "Derry Town." It consists of 13 four-line verses. "The Discarded Lover" is bound to a baptismal extract dated 1818 May 2 and a letter...
Sarah Siddons writes Lady Perceval, godmother to her daughter, Cecilia, with concern for the health of Mrs. Soame, Lady Perceval's aunt, and recommends a prescription to ease her discomfort. Siddons comments on the 1808 destruction of Covent...
Sarah Siddons writes an unnamed poet expressing disappointment in not receiving sonnets. She gives thanks and affection and suggests looking at "this prettiest of all pretty places." The unnamed poet could possibly be Anna Seward, Swan of...
Sarah M. Siddons, daughter of Sarah Siddons, writes Harriet Siddons, wife of Henry Siddons, and daughter-in-law of Mrs. Sarah Siddons, a familiar family letter. Page 4 is a self-cover and its scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The pages are...
Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, writes Miss Wilson about his daughter, Sarah Elizabeth's birthday celebration. A poem written by Sarah Elizabeth to her godmother, Miss Wilson, follows. The letter is written entirely in Henry's hand and...
Sarah M. Siddons, daughter of Sarah Siddons, writes the playwright, Mrs. Elizabeth Inchbald, requesting two tickets to Covent Garden Theatre. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
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...
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.
Harriet Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, writes her children saying that her son, Henry, will be in charge in the event of her death. The pages are torn.
Arthur Mair, the son-in-law of Mrs. Henry Siddons, writes from Corn Hill, to Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, a letter about his surroundings to his new mother-in-law. The letter contains notations by a second hand. Page 4 is...
Sir James Clark writes Cecilia Siddons Combe sending his condolences upon hearing about the death of her husband, George Combe. The letter contains notations by more than one hand.
Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), Sir, 1786-1855; Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Covent Garden Theatre; Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852; Letters
The composer, Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, writes Charles Kemble saying he is forwarding a package from John Howard Payne and asks for reimbursement. In the postscript, Bishop asks Kemble if he has written Payne regarding his melodrama and other...
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.
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness asking him to direct his attention to the "game which is being played" against her and the manner in which her children are "being strained from the poor hold" she has upon them. She discusses the...
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 Furness asking him to give a copy of the enclosed note to Mr. Butler. Mr. Gerhard and Mr. Meredith advise this course. Page 2 is a self-cover. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
