Papers, 1811-1882 [manuscript].

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Papers, 1811-1882 [manuscript].

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Papers include business correspondence, photographs, an engraving of Payne as Hamlet, and a quotation signed by Adelina Patti. Of interest is a letter, 1843, to Robert Tyler, introducing Capt. Wilson of the "Preble" and a letter, 1849, to Prosper M. Wetmore re a job as Librarian at the New York State Historical Society. In a letter, 1811, Paul Allen, Philadelphia, writes to Rebecca P. Air explaining his reactions to Payne's acting. There is also a bookmark containing the words to "Home Sweet Home."

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Allen, Paul, 1775-1826

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Tomard, Chevalier.

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Wetmore, Prosper Montgomery, 1798-1876

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Aspinwall, Thomas, 1786-1876

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Wilson, Captain

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