Autograph letter signed from Drinkwater Meadows, Theatre Kendal, to R.W. Elliston, London [manuscript], 1817 March 27.

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Autograph letter signed from Drinkwater Meadows, Theatre Kendal, to R.W. Elliston, London [manuscript], 1817 March 27.

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Meadows responds to Elliston's letter which explained that he, Elliston, was unable to offer a "decided line" since he had not seen Meadows perform. Meadows expresses that his desire to be in a larger company "in order to be higher in [his] profession" and that he hopes for an engagement for "second old men with the Frenchmen, Jews and Scotchmen, and any other respectable low comedy business." Signed "H. Drinkwater Meadows." Annotations on fol. 2v, in another hand, reference Richard and Shylock. Addressed to Elliston at Stratford Place, Oxford Road, London.

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2706141...

Meadows, Drinkwater, 1799-1869

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