In an unfinished letter, Sowdon expresses his dissatisfaction with Barry's behavior as a member of the theatre company, including his failure to inform Sowdon and deputy manager Mr. Victor in a timely manner of what plays shall be performed,...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Portsmouth Theatre (Portsmouth, England); Tombs; Dinners and dining; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Mrs. Kirkman ordering repairs on a tomb and invites the Kirkmans to dine with the Keans after they arrive in Portsmouth. In the postscript, Kean mentions where he will be staying while engaged at the Portsmouth Theatre. The...
In a letter dated November 10, Garrick writes to actress Elizabeth Young to tell her to abstain from performing until she is "quite able." Garrick also gives her a short schedule of her future theatre roles. While letter addresses a "Miss Young,"...
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.
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Independent Theatre Society; Grein, J. T. (James Thomas), 1862-1935; New Shakspere Society (Great Britain); Webster, John, 1580?-1625? Duchess of Malfi
Playbill for Webster's tragedy "The Duchess of Malfi," directed by Grein and re-arranged for the modern stage by Poel. The playbill lists the acts, the actors, the various people working behind the scenes, and also includes a small description of...
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 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...
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.
Sowdon writes to Coates in Dublin to make clear that he has resigned his share in the bond and lease for the "Music Hall" which he signed jointly with Spranger Barry. He asks Coates to apply to Barry to release him from the bond and lease...
Booth writes from Geneva to inform Miller, his manager, when he will arrive in London and asks him to take care of his personal articles and finding lodgings. The second and fourth pages of the letter are blank.
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...
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...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Care of the sick; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Theater; Letters
Sarah Siddons writes from Bath to her brother, John Philip Kemble, informing him that her husband is ill and that she will have to break her engagement at the Lane as "Volumnia." Siddons requests that her brother visit. The document is torn in...
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.
Sarah Siddons writes Lady Perceval, godmother to her daughter, Cecilia, with concern for the health of Mrs. Soame, Lady Perceval's aunt, and recommends a prescription to ease her discomfort. Siddons comments on the 1808 destruction of Covent...
Sarah Siddons writes an unknown correspondent requesting to make a "short" call and informs of coming in a "close carriage." The letter does not have a heading or signature. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 4 scan was...
Sarah Siddons writes from Leicester Fields to Mr. Craddock in third person informing him that she cannot receive him but will accept messages for her brother. The letter contains a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise and is a...
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.
Sarah M. Siddons, daughter of Sarah Siddons, writes Harriet Siddons, wife of Henry Siddons, and daughter-in-law of Mrs. Sarah Siddons, a familiar family letter. Page 4 is a self-cover and its scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The pages are...
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...
