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Griffitts, Samuel Powel, Jr. Letter : Philadelphia, to F.C. Wemyss, Philadelphia, 1837 Feb. 3.

Title: Letter : Philadelphia, to F.C. Wemyss, Philadelphia, 1837 Feb. 3.

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ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 26 x 21 cm.

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Dowton, William, 1764-1851,. Autograph letters signed from William Dowton to various recipients [manuscript], [1814]-1836.

Title: Autograph letters signed from William Dowton to various recipients [manuscript], [1814]-1836.

(2) concerns non-payment for missing a performance at Drury Lane. He states to Peake, the treasurer, that it was unavoidable. Recipients: Alfred Bunn, Richard Peake, and Francis C. Wemyss (incorrectly addressed to Thomas C. Wemyss).

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

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The Robert Cushman Butler Collection of Theatrical Illustrations

Title: The Robert Cushman Butler Collection of Theatrical Illustrations

Engravings, lithographs, manuscripts, music covers, books and other printed materials primarily relating to 18th and 19th century English and American theatre..

ArchivalResource: 3 containers; 60 oversize folders; 15 linear feet; Approximate 3,000 items

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Hackett, James Henry, 1800-1871,. Autograph letters signed from James Henry Hackett to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1869.

Title: Autograph letters signed from James Henry Hackett to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1869.

Recipients: John Quincy Adams, T. Allston Brown, Warren Bryant, William E. Burton, Fitz-Greene Halleck, Gabriel Harrison, [Joseph Stevens] Jones, Noah Ludlow, C. Manly, [Edwin Dennison Morgan], John R[enshaw] Thomson, Gulian C. Verplanck, Wallack's Theatre Corps Dramatique, Francis C. Wemyss and John B. Wright. Not all letters are autograph signed. (12) is a brief character reference of Andrew Johnson in the form of a letter written after the 1865 inauguration when was sworn in as Vice President. He was said to be intoxicated during the ceremony. (17) contain a reply from Mr. Wemyss. Also, 2 J. H. Hackett autographs and 1 signed bank check of money received from [Benedict] De Bar. Some items undated.

ArchivalResource: 21 items.

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Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872,. Autograph letters signed from Edwin Forrest to various recipients [manuscript], 1825-1871.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Edwin Forrest to various recipients [manuscript], 1825-1871.

(5) mentions the assassination of Lincoln; (10) gives reasons for not performing at benefit for Wemyss; (15) expresses regret at Madame Ponisi's decision to leave the New York stage. Attached to (2) is an autograph and to (16) is a poetic tribute to Forrest.

ArchivalResource: 21 items.

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Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876. Autograph letter signed : Boston, to F. C. Wemyss of Pratt & Wemyss, 1844 Oct. 2.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Boston, to F. C. Wemyss of Pratt & Wemyss, 1844 Oct. 2.

Saying she has made no arrangements for a "farewell" performance in Philadelphia, but will discuss it with him when she comes to that city.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

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Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893,. Autograph letters signed from Fanny Kemble to various recipients [manuscript], 1832-1892.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Fanny Kemble to various recipients [manuscript], 1832-1892.

Correspondents: Anne Ashburner, Mr. Belknap, [George Bentley], E. Blanchard (Mrs. Hamilton), Mary Boyle, James Claghorn, Sarah Cleveland, Frances Cobbe, Thomas F.D. Croker, Daisy Doane, James Fields, Henry James, Mary Lloyd, Henry Longfellow, William C. Macready, John Mather, George Morris, Constance [Page?], Henry W. Pickersgill, Mary (Hopkins) Pleasonton, Mr. Pollman, Lewis T. Pratt, Harriet St. Leger, Alexander John Scott, Ann (Ker) Scott, Francis Wemyss, Mrs. [Louisa Mary?] Barwell, Mlle. F. Failly, [W.H.] Murray, Miss Beeston, Lady Georgiana - , Miss Gordon, Mrs. Monckton, Miss Scraggs, and others. Also, a visiting card and 4 envelopes. Some items undated. She gives her opinion of the writings of Henry James in (36) and of Sir Charles Halle's musical ability in (65), and describes her wanderings in Switzerland in (114 and others).

ArchivalResource: 123 items.

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Denvil, Henry Gaskell, 1804-1866,. Autograph letters signed from Henry Gaskell Denvil, New York and Philadelphia, to Francis C. Wemyss [manuscript], [1836-1837?].

Title: Autograph letters signed from Henry Gaskell Denvil, New York and Philadelphia, to Francis C. Wemyss [manuscript], [1836-1837?].

(2) and (3) concern productions he would like to do with Wemyss.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

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Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880,. Autograph letters signed from Ellen (Tree) Kean to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1876.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Ellen (Tree) Kean to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1876.

Correspondents: Mrs. Blanchard, Ann Maria (Tree) Bradshaw, Martha Elizabeth "Pattie" Chapman, George Ellis, Edmund Falconer(?), James Henry Hackett, Charles John Kean, Mary (Chambers) Kean, Rosa (Stewart) Kenney, Cosmo Gordon Logie, Mary Maria (Kean) Logie, Lady Helena Saville (Faucit) Martin, Drinkwater Meadows, Mrs. Melest, Emma Meredith, Mrs. Milner-Gibson?, Lady Emily Mary (Lamb) Temple Palmerston, James Robinson Planche, Solomon F. Smith, Thomas Henry Taunton, Martha Tree, Mrs. [M.] Tree [Anna Maria Tree], Queen Victoria, Francis Courtney Wemyss, Benjamin N. Webster, Mrs. Baldwin, John B. Buckstone, Mr. and Mrs. Grant, Clara Lane, Mr. Manifold, Mrs. Robert Morrison, Miss Owen, [Edward] Saker, Epes Serjeant, [Emma] Hamilton Smith, [R.J.?] Lane and others. Two letters to Wemyss, (53 and 95) have his draft replies on the inside. The letters to Ann Maria Tree, Maria (Chambers) Kean, Emma Meredith, Martha Tree, Mrs. Tree and B.N.Webster, nos. 3, 15, 29, 45-48, 52, were written during her American tours, ca. 1836-ca. 1839 aand ca. 1845-ca. 1847. The letter to her daughter Mary, no. 19, ca. 1870 gives an account of C.J. Kean's first appearance in 1827, and of his mother. The letter to Sol Smith (41) 1848, gives a survey of the theatrical world. 2 letters to Martha Tree, nos. 45-46, include a note of their mother Mrs. Tree. All the letters to [Edward] Saker (85-92) concern his borrowing of Charles Kean's prompt book, music score and book of photographs of The Winter's Tale for his production of the play in 1876.

ArchivalResource: 99 items.

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Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859. Prompt book, 1830.

Title: Prompt book, 1830.

Prompt book, 1830, for the production of "Isabelle; or Woman's Life" by John B. Buckstone, performed at the Walnut Street Theatre.

ArchivalResource: 1 v.

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Warren, William, 1767-1832,. Autograph letter signed from W. Warren, Philadelphia, to Francis C. Wemyss, London [manuscript], 1827 July 14.

Title: Autograph letter signed from W. Warren, Philadelphia, to Francis C. Wemyss, London [manuscript], 1827 July 14.

Discusses theater business including the lease of the Chatham which will be sold at auction and Wallack engaging with Gilbert for one year. With two small printed clippings; one for a production of King Lear at the Theatres Royal with "W. Warren 1801" handwritten at the top and one clipping for "W. Warren, New Theatre, Philadelphia" with "1796" handwritten at the bottom.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 26 x 21 cm.

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Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859. Theatrical receipt book, 1836-1840.

Title: Theatrical receipt book, 1836-1840.

Notebook, kept by Wemyss, containing theatrical receipts primarily regarding Wemyss and the Chestnut St. Theatre in Philadelphia, dating from 1836-1840.

ArchivalResource: 1 bound ms.

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Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852,. Autograph letters signed and unsigned from Junius Brutus Booth to various people [manuscript], 1815-1851.

Title: Autograph letters signed and unsigned from Junius Brutus Booth to various people [manuscript], 1815-1851.

12 autograph letters signed, 1 autograph letter and 1 receipt. Correspondents: Richard Booth, Robert William Elliston, Thomas Flynn, Thomas Sowerby Hamblin, H. Harris, J. Pennington, Francis Courtney Wemyss and others. Booth sends 1 letter to his father in care of Thomas Blyth. Thomas Tyrer adds a note to an Elliston letter and the Pennington letter.

ArchivalResource: 14 items.

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Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1837-1838.

Title: Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1837-1838.

Three letters from Francis C. Wemyss of Pittsburgh to Russel Smith of Philadelphia, dated 5 October 1837 and 28 April and 7 May 1838. The letter of 28 April 1838 includes an extract of a letter from John Laurie to Wemyss dated 25 April. Smith was an artist at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia; in 1838 he accepted an offer to move to the Chestnut Street Theatre. Wemyss' letter of 28 April is addressed to Smith at the "American Theatre, Walnut St.," which is probably the Walnut Street Theatre.

ArchivalResource: 3 items (3 leaves)

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The Robert Cushman Butler Collection of Theatrical Illustrations

Title: The Robert Cushman Butler Collection of Theatrical Illustrations

Engravings, lithographs, manuscripts, music covers, books and other printed materials primarily relating to 18th and 19th century English and American theatre..

ArchivalResource: 3 containers; 60 oversize folders; 15 linear feet; Approximate 3,000 items

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Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860,. Autograph letters signed from William Evans Burton to various recipients [manuscript], 1839-1858.

Title: Autograph letters signed from William Evans Burton to various recipients [manuscript], 1839-1858.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

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Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849,. Autograph letters signed and autograph letters initialled from Thomas Abthorpe Cooper to various recipients [manuscript], 1808-1840.

Title: Autograph letters signed and autograph letters initialled from Thomas Abthorpe Cooper to various recipients [manuscript], 1808-1840.

Recipients: William Duffy, John Philip Kemble, Peter Wager?, William Warren, Francis Courtney Wemyss and others. In (2) he offers terms to Kemble for a one year engagement in the United States. Some letters undated. Also, a list of Mr. Cooper's receipts and expenses for October, 1820.

ArchivalResource: 11 items.

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Houghton Library printed book provenance file, R-Z and unidentified

Title: Houghton Library printed book provenance file, R-Z and unidentified

Index to ownership/provenance information primarily from printed books at Houghton Library.

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