Autograph letter signed from Jim Lewis, Olympic Theatre, New York , to unidentifed recipient [manuscript], 1866 February 10.

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Autograph letter signed from Jim Lewis, Olympic Theatre, New York , to unidentifed recipient [manuscript], 1866 February 10.

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Lewis thanks the recipient for his letter which caused him much happiness. Lewis then goes on to discuss theatrical business and mentions many of his contemporaries from the theater world, such as Kate Bateman and E.L. Davenport. Also included are two pages from Metropolitan Magazine that make up a long obituary-like article after the death of Lewis. Letter addressed "Dear [Wad?]."

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Davenport, Edward Loomis, 1815-1877

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American actor. From the description of Clipped signature, dated [n.p., London?, 1853[?], [1853?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565385 ...

Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917

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Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City. From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954 American dramatist and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011 From the description of Autograph l...

Olympic Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

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Lewis, James, approximately 1837-1896

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