[Letter, 1732 Nov. 5] [manuscript]. [1732]

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[Letter, 1732 Nov. 5] [manuscript]. [1732]

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Letter from Barton Booth: "Sir, When I desird the favour of seeing you this evening I had forgot that I had appointed a gentleman to hear his tragedy read at [the] same time. A messenger came to me this morning to put me in mind of the appointment. As the gentleman proposes to have his play acted (if it be approvd of) before Xmas, I hope you will excuse my deferring the pleasure of hearing yours 'till tomorrow, or any other day, & hour, you please to appoint. I am downright ashamd of my forgetfullness, but if you knew what hurry our theatrical affairs have been in of late, you would the more readily excuse, sr. your most obedient humble servt. B Booth".

[1] p. on 1 leaf : paper ; 237 x 205 mm.

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Booth, Barton, 1681-1733

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Barton Booth was a famous English actor and successful theatre manager. Born in Lancashire, he left Trinity College to become an actor, starting with a theatrical company in Dublin. His subsequent return to London was an immediate success, and he became known for dramatic roles, playing Shakespearean figures such as King Lear, Marc Antony, and Brutus. He played at the Haymarket until 1708, before moving to the Drury Lane Theatre, which he co-managed with Colley Cibber (among others) with much su...