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.
Ellen Kean writes a casual letter to a Mrs. Talfourd about various topics which include her children's illness, the landscape of Wardie Brae, the Surrey Zoological Garden, theatre business, and London gossip. First page contains two separate parts...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Gore, Mrs. (Catherine Grace Frances), 1799-1861; Bartley, Sarah, 1783-1850; Letters; Westminster, Robert Grosvenor, Marquis of, 1767-1845; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Noah, M. M. (Mordecai Manuel), 1785-1851
Fanny Morres Gore and her daughter Catherine write from London to Bartley in America, inquiring after her new situation and her family and commenting on the doings of mutual acquaintances. She mentions how they will soon be obliged to move due to...
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Players (Club); Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865; Winter, William, 1836-1917; Benedict, E. C. (Elias Cornelius), 1834-1920
Brief article published by Playbill, Incorporated containing a brief biography of the actor Edwin Booth and the history and customs of the Players Club at 16 Gramercy Place, which he founded. The publication also contains advertisements for...
Booth writes from the home of the Players at 16 Gramercy Place in reply to Boughton's letter and discusses mutual friends: the declining health of the artist Launt Thompson, the recent death of painter Jervis McEntee, and actor Thomas Doggett's...
Sarah Siddons writes the Right Honourable William Windham inviting him to tea as she is "flying to rehearsal." Page 4 is a self-cover. The pages are torn.
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, to Sarah Siddons, writes Siddons expressing warmth and affection, and also appreciation for understanding her new book.
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.
Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, writes Miss Wilson about his daughter, Sarah Elizabeth's birthday celebration. A poem written by Sarah Elizabeth to her godmother, Miss Wilson, follows. The letter is written entirely in Henry's hand and...
Andrew Combe, M.D., a physiologist and phrenologist, writes Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Sarah Siddons, introducing a shipboard surgeon and speaks of his brother's winning argument with a clergyman. Page 4 is a self-cover.
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.
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.
Arthur Mair, the son-in-law of Mrs. Henry Siddons, writes from Corn Hill, to Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, a letter about his surroundings to his new mother-in-law. The letter contains notations by a second hand. Page 4 is...
