Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence writes from London (England) to Archer and states that he has come to London permanently. Lawrence looks forward to lunching with Archer and taking him to the Royal British Institute of Architects.
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, writes Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, in response to Siddons answer to her 1815 February 6 letter, sending "Glees" she believes appropriate for her play, "The Beacon." Page 4 is a self-cover with a...
Anna Jameson writes from Brighton to Miss Cecilia Siddons, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Siddons that she hoped to write a biography on Mrs. Siddons but is delayed because of the poet Thomas Campbell. Page 4 is also a self-cover with a seal.
Hurlbut, E. P. (Elisha P.); Combe, Cecilia, 1794-1868; Combe, George, 1788-1858; Eulogies; Death; Letters
E.P. Hurlbut writes Cecilia Siddons Combe sending her condolences after the death of her husband, George Combe. The letter contains an embossing. The letter contains notations by more than one hand.
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.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924; National Gallery of Ireland; Lane, Hugh Percy, Sir, 1875-1915; Lusitania (Steamship); Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932
Writing from London, Lawrence asks Archer to return the manuscript of "Private Theatre" and discusses the death of Sir Hugh Lane, the nephew of Lady Gregory and director of the National Gallery of Ireland, who had been aboard the Lusitania [which...
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence tells Archer of the mistakes and problems he has seen in various writings. He discusses incorrect facts written about David Barry in an obscure magazine.
