James H. Caldwell letter, 1855 Jan. 17.
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Caldwell, James H. (James Henry) 1793-1863
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James H. Caldwell was a British-born theatre manager who developed and dominated the pioneering theatre of the South, bringing competent actors and good plays to the region and becoming the most important theatrical person there. He established theaters in New Orleans, Cincinnati, Nashville, Mobile, and St. Louis. He also organized gas companies in New Orleans, Cincinnati, and Mobile. Caldwell retired from the theater in 1843 and thereafter devoted his time to several official positions in New O...