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.
Garrick writes to Cradock in gratitude for his generous gifts and mentions his reaction to "a French war." Letter contains a watermark and a note written by a second hand. Note on letter gives information on Cradock.
In a genial letter, Garrick "presents his best Acknowledgements wrapt in the most refin'd Gratitude" to Georgina Shipley. Letter also sends well wishes to Lady Harriet and two Miss Shipleys. Letter contains a large watermark in the center.
The notes Sarah Siddons wrote in a prayer book given to her granddaughter, Mrs. H.H. Wilson. They are spiritual thoughts to be meditated upon in preparation for and after divine service. The writing is very faint. The note contains writing by...
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...
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, Fanny, 1809-1893; Byron, Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron, Baroness, 1792-1860; Lovelace, Ada King, Countess of, 1815-1852; Families; Butler, Pierce, 1807-1867; Furness, William Henry, 1802-1896; Letters
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness a letter of parting mentioning Mr. Butler's witholding of certain letters she received from Lady Byron. The letter contains an embossing. The pages are torn. Page 4 is also a self-cover.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Kensington Gardens (London, England); Thank-you notes; Watermarks
Card related to the death of Charles Kean extends gratitude towards those who sent "kind inquiries and condolences." Card contains address at bottom. "Joynson" watermark can be seen on pages two and three of card.
Abscess; Checks; Diseases; Fergusson, William, Sir, 1808-1877; Hilton London Paddington; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Physicians; Signatures (Writing); Watermarks
Ivy writes a letter to Rogers to extend gratitude for his charitable letter to Charles Kean "under his unfortunate breakdown." He also sends a check for 21.15 pounds. Ivy ends with an update as to the health condition of Kean and cites three...
Garrick writes a friendly letter to Captain Thompson about a bottle of wine the captain sent him. He also invites Thompson to dine with him and requests that he give his crew a guinea. He reminds Thompson of this request in a postscript. Letter...
In a letter written from London, England, Irving informs Sandys, a pre-Raphaelite painter, of Irving's rejection to Garrick Club membership, decision to submit name again, gratitude for Sandys' letter [from file label].
Irving writes from Paris to thank Claritie for his recent article about Henry Irving and request two tickets to Comedie-Francaise for himself and an American friend.
Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir, 1855-1934; Irving, Laurence, 1871-1914; Letters
Writing from London, Irving expresses gratitude for Pinero's praise. [This letter is a possible response to original letter in Pinero box 15, folder 43.]
