Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Furness, William Henry, 1802-1896; Letters
Fanny Kemble writes Mr. Furness saying that she is sending him three epistles and that she believes that one of them may not be by the same author. The letter contains an embossing.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence asks Starker to send him the proof of the magazine article previously sent and laments his fading eyesight. He also mentions a visit by Professor William Clark.
Barry writes to Sowdon saying that he's settled everything with the managers of DruryLane and that Sowdon should come to town immediately. Barry asks Sowdon to prepare the part of the Bastard in King Lear and also mentions he should take the Bark.
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence writes to Archer thanking him for the present and informing him that he is going to re-read Wallace's book and insert in notes. Lawrence mentions Synge's play, "The Playboy," and tells Archer to have a look at Filips von Zesen,...
Bartley thanks Westmacott for his kindness in writing after "negligence" on his part and regrets that he cannot accept his invitation. He also mentions his efforts to find the manuscripts of the lectures Westmacott requested. The letter is pasted...
Booth writes from Piccadilly to thank Boughton for his praise in light of recent critical comments and to express chagrin at Boughton's dislike of his costume.
Thomas Moore writes from Sloperton Cottage, Devizes in Wiltshire to Sarah Siddons saying he hopes to see her at the Salisbury Music meeting. He expresses his regard for the "ballads" sent to him. The letter contains notations by a second hand. ...
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...
An anonymous enamored tribute to Elizabeth Siddons, daughter of Sarah Siddons. The pages are held together by tape. Page 4 is a self-cover and its scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
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...
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.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852; Tickets; Letters
Charles Kemble writes American actor and playwright, John Howard Payne, saying that he is sending him an admission to a private box and says he is hoping to "look in upon him." Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Theater; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes Mr. Donne discussing his admiration for Mrs. Siddons and John P. Kemble, his dislike for Macready, his belief in the value of the Royal Theatricals, his own role as a pioneer in the theatre, and his plans for the future. Mrs....
Diseases; Embossing (Printing); Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Letters; Performances; Retirement; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VIII; Signatures (Writing); Watermarks
Ellen Kean writes to Fanny Rose about her personal life. She describes her illness and how it affected her stage work. She also gives a short account of her husband, Charles Kean, and a recent theatre performance. She contemplates retirement and...
In a letter, Ellen Kean congratulates a Mr. Donne on his daughter's marriage and relates the recent birth of her grandson. Letter contains a watermark.
Catherine Clive writes to a woman to enquire as to the state of Mrs. Eva Maria Garrick after the death of her husband David Garrick. Clive sends her sympathy to Mrs. Garrick and tells the letter recipient how she found out about Mr. Garrick's...
Irving, writing from Romford, England, lists his reasons for leaving Thacker & Co., explains why he entered the acting profession, and describes his first roles. The letter cross-written on one page: page 5 is written horizontally across page 1.
