Embossing (Printing); Envelopes (Stationery); Ice on rivers, lakes, etc.; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Passenger ships; Seals (Closures); Signatures (Writing); Street addresses; Tree, Miss
Ellen Kean writes to her sister Martha, called "Hetty" in the letter, to give her updates on her travel to Pittsburg then Cincinnati. Ellen tells Martha of their current situation in which the ship on which she is a passenger is trapped by the ice...
Playbill for Jonson's pastoral play, "The Sad shepherd," a tale of Robin Hood. The playbill contains a brief synopsis of the play, the names of the actors and characters, as well as a section written by Dowden.
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.
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Theaters; Stage props; Rent; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent discussing rentals, stage needs, and the intention not to re-let the theatre. The unnamed correspondent may be Mr. Currie. Page 4 is a self-cover.
Winter writes from Staten Island mourning Henry Irving's death. He includes a personal tribute to Irving he wrote for the New York Tribune. [This letter is a possible response to original letter in William Winter folder, American Theater box 28,...
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...
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; 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,...
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 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.
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Marriage; Covent Garden Theatre; Letters
Sarah Siddons writes Miss Upton promising to speak to her brother, John Philip Kemble, in Miss Upton's behalf and congratulates her upon her forthcoming marriage.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Anna Jameson writes from Brighton to Miss Cecilia Siddons, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Siddons that she hoped to write a biography on Mrs. Siddons but is delayed because of the poet Thomas Campbell. Page 4 is also a self-cover with a seal.
