Poel, William, 1852-1934; Boas, Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel), 1862-1957; Letters; Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada; Annuities; Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593. Doctor Faustus; Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593. Jew of Malta
Poel thanks Boas for sending him a copy of the edition of "Dr. Faustus" edited by Boas. He plans to give a reading or performance of another of Marlowe's plays, "The Jew of Malta," and criticizes the interpretation of a recent production of it....
Mary Kean, wife of Edmund Kean, writes a letter to request money due to her. She addresses the unnamed correspondent as a familiar by saying: "Accustomed to address myself to you -- I do so now, as usual." Bottom of letter lists a schedule of...
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "Comedy of errors." The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the division of acts, costumes, and a note on the Queen's Prayer....
Playbill for Beaumont and Fletcher's comedy, "The Coxcomb." The playbill includes the names of the actors as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the authorship, the revival, the music, and the costumes.
Barry writes to Sowdon in London of his satisfaction that Spranger Barry will at last come to the Irish theatre, in light of the previous misunderstandings on that point.
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Membership; Membership campaigns; Associations, institutions, etc.
Information and application form for the Sarah Siddons Fellowship that will be used to collect funds for special festivals, form a library and museum, and secure a headquarters for the movement.
Sarah Siddons writes Mrs. P. about her travel schedule, number of plays, health of family, and sends her affection. Mrs. P is probably Penelope Weston Pennington.
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 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 writes from Hampstead to Miss Cecilia Siddons, daughter of Sarah Siddons, expressing regret at the illness of Sarah Siddons. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 2 scan was rotated 180 degrees.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Thackeray, Thomas James; Wages; Dramatists; Letters
Charles Kemble writes the playwright, T. J. Thackeray, consoling him over his disappointment with the lack of remuneration for a piece he had submitted. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The...
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Hooper, a manager outside London, England, recommending a young actress. The letter contains an embossing and notations by a second hand.
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness asking him to relay questions to Mr. Butler regarding her allowance. The pages are torn. Page 4 is a self-cover.
J. P. Kemble writes Woodfall about the disapproving behavior of George Colman, the Younger, at Kemble's farce production. Kemble recounts his own favors to Colman and Colman's father, and his disappointment at Colman's unnecessary actions. The...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Peake, Richard; Payment; Performances; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes Mr. Peake saying that his request for sixty pounds owed him has not been honored and that he will not "set foot" in the theatre on Thursday if 100 pounds is not sent. The letter was probably written between 1783 and 1802 while...
Charles Macklin writes an unnamed correspondent discussing his health over the winter. The unnamed correspondent may be John Pearse and the letter could have been written in 1788 or 1789. The letter is stained and has been repaired.
John Rich writes Mr. Macklin asking for the time and place of a meeting. Mr. Macklin probably refers to Charles Macklin. The letter is stained and contains notations by a second hand. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. ...
Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793-1867; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Health; Imitation in art; Performances; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
C. Stanfield writes Mrs. Macready informing her of his wife's health and asks that she accept portfolios of imitations of his last year's sketches. Stanfield rejoices in the success of "Coriolanus" and asks that she send his regards to her...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Compliments; Letters; Transcription
The transcription of E. S. Simpson's letter written from New York to an unnamed correspondent praising C. J. Kean. In the post script, Simpson says he has written Macready. C. J. Kean probably refers to Charles Kean.
Eton College; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Performances; Rheumatism; Signatures (Writing); Tickets; Travel; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865; Watermarks
Kean informs Sir William that his wife, Ellen Kean, endured some pain in her ankle as a result of her journey to Cheltenham and her rheumatism. Kean goes on to say that, because of the successful ticket sales for his future performances, he has...
