Autograph letters to R.W. Elliston from various correspondents [manuscript], ca. 1815-1824.

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Autograph letters to R.W. Elliston from various correspondents [manuscript], ca. 1815-1824.

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Seven letters and one invoice. Correspondents: Wm. Williams, Jno. Brunton, G.C. Carr, [S?] Faulkner, Catharine C. Enfield, Marie Cubitt, and unidentified correspondent. Letters sent to Elliston either at 9 Stratford Place, Oxford Street or the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. (1), undated from Wm. Williams, concerns theatrical abitions of the correspondent; he informs Elliston that he would be "happy to study any selections from Richard or Iago or both, that you may consider best fitting." Annotation on leaf 2v reads "negative." (2), postmarked Ap. 6 1815 from John Brunton, concerns Brunton's desired rate of pay as actor and manager. (3), dated August 6th, 1819 from G.C. Carr at Somers' Town, requests a meeting to discuss business of Drury Lane Theatre. (4), dated 7 July 1820 from Mr. Faulkner, T.R. Margate, indicates the correspondent's desire to settle his family in London. (5), dated June 23d 1823 from Catharine C. Enfield, concerns the correspondent's desire to try her abilities as a tragic actress. (6), postmarked Sep. 1824 from Marie Cubitt, concerns terms of payment. (7), undated and from an unidentified correspondent, suggests that if Elliston wants to establish the credit of his theatre, he should "not introduce young ladys of light character." Also refers to Mr. T. Welsh. (8) is an invoice from Mr. Elliston to J. DeVille for light chandeliers with the note "Paid by bills at Birmingham - £216-8-0" following the itemized information.

8 items ; 19 x 12 cm to 24 x 19 cm.

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Cubitt, Marie Caroline, 1800-

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Williams, Wm., 19th cent.

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Drury Lane Theatre

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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use. From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833 From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of...

Brunton, John, 1775-1849

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DeVille, J., 19th cent.

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Faulkner, Mr., fl. 1820

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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...

Enfield, Catharine C., fl. 1823

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Carr, George Charles

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