Autograph letter from Dorothy Jordan to Mr. Matthews [manuscript], 18th or 19th century.

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Autograph letter from Dorothy Jordan to Mr. Matthews [manuscript], 18th or 19th century.

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Jordan is prevented from attending Mathews' rehearsal this morning. Recipient is likely Charles Mathews.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816

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Dorothy (Dora) Phillips Bland was born in London on November 22, 1761, into an acting family. She made her acting debut in Dublin, Ireland in November 1779, and her London acting debut at Drury Lane in October 1785. By this time she had received the stage name of "Mrs. Jordan" which she used for the remainder of her long stage career. Dorothy Jordan was the acknowledged greatest comedic actress of her time, just as Sarah Siddons, Jordan's not-so-friendly rival, was the acclaimed dramatic actress...

Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835

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Charles Mathews, English actor. From the description of Charles Mathews manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1820's (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730054 From the guide to the Charles Mathews manuscript material : 3 items, ca. 1820's, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Charles Mathews was an English actor, stage manager, and one of the leading comedians of his day. From his first appearance in Lo...