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.
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...
Poel writes in response to his correspondent's last letter and asks him not to use his name, Poel, on the professional stage as it can be of little use to him. He requests that the correspondent discuss any plans for opening a school in America...
Poel's written extracts of private letters received in praise of his play, "The First Franciscans," about the life of Sir Francis. There is also a review clipped from the Manchester Guardian. [These extracts may be the enclosures referred to in...
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "The merchant of Venice," being performed at St. George's Hall, London. The playbill contains the names of the actors and characters, two reviews, as well as part of a paper on the play's dramatic treatment on...
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "Twelfth Night," to be performed in St. George's hall. The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians, information about The Elizabethan stage Society, as well as some information about aspects of the...
Theatre program of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," directed by William Poel and performed in the Middle Temple hall, where Twelfth Night was first performed in 1601. It contains the names of the cast, information about the play's costumes...
Barry writes to Sowdon expressing his concern for Sowdon's health and then goes on to say how he's more inclinded to play at Covent Garden than at Drury Lane for reasons he will tell Sowdon in person.
Barry writes to Sowdon apologizing for not replying to the letter sooner. Barry congratulates Sowdon success in acquiring the manger's friendship and asks for Sowdon's opinion on a second Playhouse in Dublin and whether he's still on friendly terms...
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Brooke, Tucker, 1883-1946; Letters
Lawrence writes to Archer about C.T. Tucker Brook's review of his two books and then goes on to talk about a french treatise for a doctorate he is reading.
Barry writes from London in favor of Sowdon's proposed renovations to the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin and to make more explicit his permission to let Sowdown use the theatre. Barry was a financial backer of the theatre until 1767.
Barry, Spranger, 1719-1777; Letters; Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760
Barry writes from London to express his confidence and personal support for Sowdon's plan for a Dublin theatre to rival Sheridan's. He suggests raising funds through subscription and mentions several actresses who may be interested in joining the...
Barry writes in distress that he never received the letter mentioned in Sowdon's note and implores Sowdon to meet with him as soon as possible. The second and third pages of the letter are blank, and one corner of the third and fourth pages is torn.
Bartley asks that the correspondent let him borrow a relic from his "former acting days" so that he may use it in his upcoming performance before royalty at Windsor Castle. He regrets not being able to call upon him that morning and offers a box...
Sarah Siddons writes an unidentified gentleman saying she regrets that her "young people" cannot accept the invitation by Miss Ogilvie but invites Duchess and party to her play. The unidentified gentleman could be the Duke of Leinster. The letter...
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...
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...
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, writes from Hampstead to Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, regarding the production of her play "The Beacon" at the Edinburgh theatre, the choice of "glees" for it, and an affectionate message to Sarah...
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.
