Sarah Siddons writes F. E. Jones, manager of Crow Street Theatre, refusing his invitation to Ireland and in added lines, speaks of her agitated role of Arpasia in "Tamerlane." Two ending lines and Siddons' signature are attached to the letter...
L. Macdonald writes a poem from Edinburgh to Mrs. Sarah Siddons extolling her abilities, virtues, and charms. L. Macdonald may be Lawrence Macdonald, a Scottish sculptor. The letter is torn and held together by tape.
Sarah Siddons writes her nephew, Horace Twiss, a lawyer, asking him not to take further action on the Galindo case. She describes the effect it has on her and sends a gift to Twiss' mother, Frances. Page 4 is a self-cover. The letter contains...
Sarah Siddons writes Mr. James Ballantyne, editor of the "Edinburgh Courant" and author of "Dramatic Characters of Mrs. Siddons" inviting him to see her and asking him to bring Mr. Jeffrey, a noted Scottish lawyer and literary figure. The letter...
Charles Kemble writes James Thomson referring to the yearly limit on theatre pass tickets and reminds him to submit his "musical Drama." A portion of the letter is missing.
Kemble, Stephen, 1758-1822; Authorship; Drury Lane Theatre; Farce; Letters
S. Kemble writes James Thomson saying that Thomson's letter with his prologue has been received. Kemble comments on the prologue. Page 2 is a self-cover. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. A separate letter signed S. Kemble dated...
S. Kemble writes Harley asking for his assistance in a comedy. S. Kemble probably refers to Stephen Kemble and Harley probably refers to J. P. Harley. The letter contains a watermark.
Armstead, Henry Hugh, 1828-1905; Candelabra; Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Dinners and dining; Gifts; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Lists; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. As you like it; Shakespeare, William,...
Clipping describes the happenings of the Kean testimonial banquet at St. James Hall. Clipping relates highlights of the event and describes the gifts Charles Kean received in honor for his contribution to British theatre.
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Dinners and dining; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Newspapers; Pamphlets
Pamphlet contains highlights from the Kean banquet held on July 20, 1859 and the Kean testimonial held on March 22, 1862. Both events are held in Charles Kean's honor. Pamphlet presents speeches given at the events and contains extracts from...
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Coutts & Co.; Dinners and dining; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Pamphlets
Pamphlet gives highlights of the banquet held on July 20, 1859 in Charles Kean's honor. Pamphlet includes a list of subscribers who contributed monetary donations to support the creation of the event. Pamphlet contains illegible handwritten...
Edmund Kean writes a letter to an unnamed recipient. Letter is torn and contains closing remarks and signature. Letter also contains a post-script which gives the date of Kean's departure for the United States. Page two of letter contains...
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...
In a letter, Doherty urges an unnamed correspondent to talk with Edmund Kean about a letter which, if published in the newspaper, would enhance Kean's image in the public eye. In a postscript, Doherty states his close affiliation with the...
In a letter, Garrick writes to Sir Henry Bate Dudley about their recent visit, other engagements, and a negative news article about Garrick written by a Mr. Griffin. Garrick adds a postscript about a future meeting with the Duke of Northumberland...
Catherine Clive writes to a Mrs. Racket about the "strange treatment" she received from Mrs. Eva Maria Garrick after the death of her husband David Garrick. Clive asks Mrs. Racket to inquire as to why Mrs. Garrick has not called upon her for the...
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.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence congratulates Starkey on his "recent honor" and looks forward to his visit the next day. He also inquires about La Tourette Stockwell's new book about the Dublin theatres.
