Phelps, Henry P.Players of a century collection, 1749-1920

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Photographic portrait of H.P. Phelps.

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Autographed by Phelps, dated 1873.

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Letter from H.P. Phelps to George H. Thacher, December 2, 1909.

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Concerning the known copies of The Players that have been illustrated.

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Letter from H.P. Phelps to John Heise, January 1, 1890.

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Two-page letter, mounted on two plates. Concerning other illustrated copies and attempts to illustrate copies of The Players.

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Portrait of William Shakespeare.

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Engraved by H. Cock from the portrait by M. Droeshout from the 1623 Folio Edition.

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Engraving of the Swan and Maidenhead, birthplace of William Shakespeare.

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Description underneath the engraving reads: "To John Nicholas Esq. EAS. Edinb & Perth, who by his zeal and perseverance has added so much to our National Antiquities, this view of the House in which the immortal SHAKESPEARE was born is respectfully inscribed by D. Parkes". Engraving taken from Gentlemen's Magazine, January 1807.

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Photograph of William Shakespeare's birthplace.

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"Here Shakespeare Was Born" handwritten beside the photograph.

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Photograph of William Shakespeare's grave.

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"Shakespeare's Grave" handwritten beneath the photograph.

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Photograph of Mary Arden's cottage.

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"Mary Arden's Cottage" and "Home and Haunts of Shakespeare" handwritten beneath the photograph.

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Portrait of J. Munsell.

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Signed "Yours Truly J Munsell".

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Letter from J. Munsell to Dr. Purple, November 4, 1868

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Concerning payments for and contents of an order of unspecified context.

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Engraving of Hercules and the Roman Comedians

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Engraving depicts nine figures. The largest is Hercules, holding a club on the right and waving with the left. The other eight are the Roman Comedians and are equal-sized and depicting various theatrical postures. Engraving taken from Gentlemen's Magazine 1780, page 561.

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Reproduction of "The Discovery of the Hudson," by Warren Sheppard.

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Painting depicts Indians in canoes paddling to meet Henry Hudson's ship. Painting by Warren Sheppard. Image taken from The People's Standard History of the United States, copyright 1895 The Woolfall Company.

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Portrait of William W. Clapp, Esq.

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Portrait of William Dunlap.

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"Wm Dunlap" handwritten in the bottom corner of item. "William Dunlap" handwritten in same hand on the bottom of the item.

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Letter from William W. Clapp, Jr., to Miss D., April 9, 1850

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Concerning W.W. Clapp's request for a lithograph, as well as the health of all concerned.

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Letter from William Dunlap to L.A. Godey, December 3, 1832.

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Concerning a book sent by W. Dunlap to L.A. Godey, as well as city papers concerning the dramatists of New York and the U.S. Document is two-sided, with one side containing the address and postage stamp, the other containing the message. Two notes in two separate hands are on the document. The first, in pencil, reads: "Actor & Dramatist"; the second, in ink, reads: "51. most cited successfully".

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Engraving of the grave of William Dunlap.

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Description of the engraving reads: "The grave of William Dunlap. In St Peter's Churchyard. Perth Amboy." The gravestone features the clearly worded epitaph.

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Reproduction of "The Artist Showing a Picture from Hamlet to his Parents," painted by William Dunlap.

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Painting depicts a man showing a painting to a man and a woman. Description on the item reads: "The Artist Showing a Picture from Hamlet to His Parents. Painted by William Dunlap in 1788. From the original painting in the New-York Historical Society."

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Engraving of a view of "Novum Amsterodamum".

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Engraving depicts boats in harbor before a small settlement of buildings and people, a partially walled in segment in view. Description of engraving reads: "View of the City of New Amsterdam (Now New York). Copied (in Fac Simile from the Plate in Montanus Niewe en Onbekende Weereld (in State Library). Engraved & Printed J. E. Gavit".

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Engraving of "The South Prospect of the City of New York, in North America"

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Foldout of an engraving of "The South Prospect of the City of New York, in North America," engraved for the London Magazine in 1761. There are 22 municipal features in the engraving labeled numerically and identified under the image.

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Engraving of Mr. Parsons as Alscrip in The Heiress.

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Engraving depicts a portrait of Parsons as Alscrip, along with the description "My daughter maintains all fashions are founded in sense Icod [sic] the tightness of my Wig, and the stiffness of my cape, give me the sense of the pillory—". Publication date April 1795 in European Magazine.

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Engraving of W. Parsons and J. Moody as the characters of Varland and Major O'Flaherty in The West Indian.

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Engraving depicts W. Parsons as Varland and J. Moody as Major O'Flaherty from The West Indian with the tag of "After J.H. Mortimer, A.R.A." following the caption.

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Engraving of The Opera House in Castle Garden

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Engraving depicts the opera house in a park setting with gentlemen onlookers. Inscribed "The opera in New York.—The Opera House, Castle Garden".

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Engraving of the interior of Castle Garden.

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Engraving depicts the interior of the Castle Garden opera house, point of view from the audience with a female performer on stage. Caption reads: "Interior of Castle Garden in former times."

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Engraving of Annapolis, Maryland.

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Engraving depicts a harbor scene of Annapolis, encompassing both the city and the boats in the harbor.

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Portrait "Clibber" [sic]

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Portrait, probably Colley Cibber, with "Sold by H.A. Rogers 41 North Street Manchester Square 1882" written on the bottom.

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Reproduction of a portrait of Mrs. Cibber.

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Portrait of Mrs. Cibber from European Magazine with the caption "from an original painting in the possession of Chad Bedford Esq"

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Portrait of Mrs. Grant of Laggan.

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Inscribed: "Mrs. Grant of Laggan. Born 1755- Died 1838. From the miniature painted in the 69th year of her age."

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Image of the Dutch Reformed Church

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Image of the first Mrs. Lewis Hallam, afterwards Mrs. Douglas, as Daraxa in Edward and Elenora

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Depicts a woman in a ragged oriental costume, inscribed: "The first Mrs. Lewis Hallam, afterwards Mrs. Douglas, as Daraxa in 'Edward and Elenora' (from a print in the collection of Thomas J. McKee, Esq.)"

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Image of Newport.

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Depicts the landscape of Newport, featuring a windmill, a pasture, the harbor, and the town.

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Lithograph of Williamsburgh [sic], L.I. [Long Island]

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Depicts a view from the water, featuring boats of various sizes, the United States flag, and buildings on the shoreline.

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Engraving of the John Street Theatre.

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Depicts an interior scene of the John Street Theatre with actors on stage in Roman dress. The women in the audience are all on the right side, whereas the men are in the center seating. There are graffiti names on the brick walls: "Bennett," "Brown," "E. Bimpey," "Bacot," "Brown," among others. The image shows the cramped nature of the theater. Handwritten below the item: "The fourth Theatre built in New York 1767".

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Portrait of Richard Crosbie.

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Full-figure portrait, inscribed: "Richard Crosbie (Mr. Richards). John Street Theatre, N. Y. 1793". Possibly an actor in costume.

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Engraved image of the State and City Halls of Albany.

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Engraving depicts the exteriors of the Albany State and City halls with a family of three in the foreground.

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Reproduction of a painting of David Garrick portraying Hamlet.

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David Garrick in a theatrical pose playing Hamlet. Image has a written caption in pencil that has been erased.

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Letter from David Garrick to "My Lord," May 17, 1778.

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Concerning appreciation of and request for further patronage from His Lordship for D. Garrick, as well as a request for a curtain. Two-page letter, folded, watermarked. "3500" written in pencil in the upper-right-hand corner of the first page.

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Engraved image of Garrick's birthplace.

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Engraving depicts an exterior scene of a residential building. Handwritten under the item: "Garrick's Birthplace"

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Portraits of Mr. Garrick and Mademoiselle Violetti.

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Two individual portraits, Garrick's framed in dramatic heraldry, Violetti's framed in ribbon and flowers. Top caption reads: "To face p. 282. Engraved for ye London Magazine, 1749". Bottom caption: "printed for R. Baldwin junr. At ye Rose in Pater Noster Row".

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Letter from Mrs. M. Garrick to "My Lord," December 19, 1786

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Concerning an issue with crossing the water to her property. Mrs. Garrick appeals for help concerning the waters, as they have become dangerous, drowning a few men who were on their way to her island.

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Image of the façade of No. 5 Adelphi Terrace.

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Depicts the façade of No. 5 Adelphi Terrace, with the caption "David Garrick, Born 1716; died Jan. 20th, 1779".

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Reproduction of "Garrick Between Tragedy and Comedy".

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Reproduction of a painting depicting David Garrick being pulled in two directions by two women, Comedy and Tragedy. Caption reads: "Garrick Between Comedy and Tragedy. From the original painting by Joshua Reynolds in the National Gallery London". Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, engraved by Gebbie & Husson Co.

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Receipt from Charles R. Webster, 1788.

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Receipt from C.R. Webster to the Albany Journal for an advertisement placed.

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Receipt from Peter E. Elmondorph [Elmendorph?], Esq. to Robert Lewis, 1792.

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Receipt of received payment for several consumables and a punch bowl.

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Engraving depicting a scene from Taming of the Shrew.

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Depicts one man whipping another while a distraught woman looks on, with horses, from Act 4, Scene 1.

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Image of Christopher Sly from Taming of the Shrew.

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Image depicts Christopher Sly waking as an aristocrat. Original art by W.Q. Orchardson, plate for engraving sculpted by C.W. Sharpe. Caption reads: "Christopher Sly. (Taming of the Shrew.)"

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Image of Stadt Hoijse.

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Depicts an outdoor view of a simple building. Caption reads: "Stadt Hoijse, Erected 1705, Destroyed by Fire 1834. Corner Court and Hudson Streets". Handwritten in pencil below: "City Hall".

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Receipt from Jacob J. Lansing to Phillip Van Rensselaer, April 26, 178(?)6. 1796 [?].

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Receipt from John Ten Broeck to Peter Ed. Elmendorf [Elmendorf?], October 19, 1792.

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One certified share of the Hamilton Manufacturing Society, entitled to Elkanah Watson, signed by Leonard Gansvoort, February 1, 1804. Later transferred for ten dollars to Jeremiah Van Rensselaer and Francis Nicole on December 27, 1806.

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First page type face and impressed with a seal. The second page is a handwritten transfer of the share.

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Two-sided document. The first side is a legal notice in the case of Silas Houghton v. Truman Seymour, dated July 23, 1798, and signed by Peter W. Yates.

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The back side of this document is a receipt of payment to Sheriff John Given concerning two separate cases: an eviction for $100, Thomas Cade v. Jacob Wright; a warrant for Patrick Cullingham for 15 shillings and eight pence.

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Letter from Robert Van Rensselaer to "Sir," September 22, 1794.

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Concerning R. Van Rensselaer's desire to purchase something that had been suggested by the contents of the letter. Signed "brother & friend".

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Letter from P. Van Rensselaer to John Pruyn, May 9, 1796

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Possibly from Phillip Van Rensselaer. Concerning the heirs of Tobias Ten Eyck. Opposite side of the paper later used in February 1797, contents unclear.

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Autograph of Robert McClellen, Chairman

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Autograph cut from what appears to be a letter. Handwritten pencil note references pg. 26.

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Autograph of Matthew Visscher.

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Autograph of Visscher, noted in pencil on the item: "very rare".

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Letter from Johannes Jacobse Beeckman to John Sanders, Junr., August 20, 1779

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Concerning Sanders' brother's inability to make a purchase, as well as the well being of Beeckman and his family. In pencil: "Mayor of Albany 1785".

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Proclamation summons signed by R. Lush, Clk. referring to John Edmond and Levi Pearce, with signature of Thomas Hun on endorsement, February 25, 1799.

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Proclamation summons refers to an event that took place June 29, 1798.

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Enlistment record for Patrick Wall signed by Roorbach, Justice of Peace, March 4, 1777.

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The enlistment record states Wall was enlisted by Capt. Ten Eyck and that he will be under the command of Col. Van Schaick. The back of the record has signed statements from Ten Eyck and John Lansing stating that Wall appeared for duty on March 25, 1777.

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Assessment of judgment to Stephen Van Rensselaer from Stephen N. Bayard, September 18, 1807.

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Judgment for the amount of $1751.75.

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Letter from L. Gansevoort to Leonard Gansevoort, February 9, 1791.

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Contents concerning family affairs and the musical accomplishments of the author's daughter. Document has a typewritten note describing the contents of the letter pasted upon it.

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Portrait of William Coleman.

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Caption: William Coleman. 1766-1829. Author and Journalist. (Editor of the N.Y. Evening Post.) From an original painting in possession of the Family.

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Portrait of John O'Keeffe.

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Item engraved by Blackberd from a painting by Lawrenson.

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Engraved image of Montreal.

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Image portrays Montreal "from the mountain"; two men in a pastoral scene with the city in the background.

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Portrait of Lewis Hallam.

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Etching of the First Park Theatre.

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Fac Simile of an etching from 1796 in the New-York Historical Society.

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Scene from The Clandestine Marriage, Act V, Scene 2.

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Caption: "Miss Sterling. What have you to say for yourself?"

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Scene from Jane Shore.

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Caption: "Belmour. 'Tis he himself! He lives! Look up.—, from Act V, Scene 2.

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Scene from Macbeth.

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From the London Printing and Publishing company. Depicts Macbeth and Banquo's meeting the three witches, Act I, Scene 3.

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Image of Philadelphia

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Depicts a view from the distance with a tree in the foreground.

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Signature of Mrs. Cowley.

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Scene from a play

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Possibly Hamlet.

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Portrait of John Howard Payne.

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Letter from J. (John) Howard Payne to Francis Ann Drake.

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Undated letter, filed with a loose newspaper clipping reporting the dedication of the John Howard Payne memorial gate at Union College in Schenectady. Concerns Payne's affairs in England, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Kerney, both actors, whom Payne is providing introduction to Drake. Folder containing a newspaper clipping, undated, concerning the memorial date label "file with box 1 item 70".

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Scene from Hamlet.

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Image of an entirely male cast, as well as one actor who appears to be Native American, from , Act III, Scene 2

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"Home, Sweet Home" by John Howard Payne

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Image depicts the cover of the sheet music for "Home, Sweet Home", 1896.

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Letter from Henry R. Bishop assumed to be for John Howard Payne, April 30, 1855.

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Contents vague, written by the composer of "Home, Sweet Home"

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Image of John Howard Payne as the character Young Norval.

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Image depicts Payne in a kilt wearing a large, feathered headdress. From a painting by Leslie.

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Engraved image of Schenectady

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Caption: "Schenectady, from the West". Image depicts the river in foreground complete with a wooden covered bridge and the city in the distance.

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Image of Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

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Image of Hamlet in his mother's chamber in Hamlet.

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Caption: "Hamlet in His Mother's Chamber". Image depicts Hamlet stabbing Polonius through rushes in his mother's chamber, with a distraught Queen Gertrude. Image originally published October 1, 1790.

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Image of Baltimore, Maryland.

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Image depicts agricultural workers in the foreground, Baltimore seen over the water in the distance.

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Image of Richmond, Virginia.

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Image depicts a pastoral scene in the foreground with Richmond in the distance.

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Engraving of "An Exact Prospect of Charles Town, the Metropolis of the Province of South Carolina".

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Engraved for the London Magazine with various municipal structures labeled A-G.

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Image of the View of Charleston.

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Charleston is seen from the sea.

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Image of Maria Tree as Rosina.

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Caption: "Miss M. Tree as Rosina". Appears to be from a magazine.

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Letter from Anne Maria Tree to Mr. Robins[?].

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An apology from Tree.

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Playbill for Two Gentlemen of Verona starring M. Tree.

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Scene from Othello.

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Posture from Act III, Scene 3.

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Image of George Frederick Cooke as Richard III from Richard III.

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Posture from Act IV, Scene 4. Copyright 1888 by Gebbie & Co.

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Letter from George Fredrick Cooke to J. Field, April 11, 1810.

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Letter is accompanied by a typewritten notice with background information on the character and life of Cooke, along with the amount of sale for the letter with his signature and a transcription of the letter.

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Engraved scene from King Henry IV, Part I.

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Posture from Act V, Scene 4.

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Playbill for Cataract of the Ganges or, The Rajah's Daughter.

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Portrait of John Philip Kemble.

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Letter from John Philip Kemble to "My dear Fladgate," November 23, 1809.

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Concerning an urgent request to see Fladgate from Kemble.

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Image of John Philip Kemble as Hamlet in Hamlet.

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Posture from Act V, Scene 1. Caption reads: "Alas, poor Yorick!"

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Scene from Hamlet.

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Posture from Act I, Scene 4. Caption reads: "The Platform by the Sea at Elsinore". Copyright 1887 Gebbie & Co.

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Letter from Priscilla Kemble (wife of John Philip Kemble) to Mr. Reynolds.

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Pencil note: "rare"

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Image of John Philip Kemble as Cato in Cato, Act V, Scene 1

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Concerning Kemble noting interest in acting in a play at the Park Theatre.

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Lette r from Henry Kemble to "Madam".

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Engraving of Lake George.

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Caption: "Lake George", "New York, D. Appleton & Co.".

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Image of the Green Street Theatre.

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Image depicts the building's façade.

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Interior of the Green Street Theatre.

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Image details opera boxes, an orchestra pit, as well as many decorative details.

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John Bernard as Jack Meggot in Suspicious Husband.

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Posture from Act 1, Scene 3. Caption reads: "Bel. Dead pray who was the gentleman? J. Meg. This gentleman was my monkey sir".

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Playbill for The Suspicious Husband from September 15, 1794.

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John Bernard as Jack Meggot highlighted on the item.

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Residence of J.V.N. (John Van Ness) Yates.

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Handwritten: "taken down June 26, 1855".

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Three receipts, to different recipients. See comments.

Front side has a receipt to Peter Ed. Elmendorph (aka Elmendorf) signed by Jacob Ten Eyck and Leonard Gansevoort, dated Nov. 14, 1794. Opposite side of page has two other receipts, one dated September 6, 1794, the other dated November 11, 1794. Both with different signatures. Penciled note on the bottom of the page.

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Receipt to John J. Schuyler signed by I. (Issac) Hansen, August 22, 1801.

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Receipt to Daniel Steele from John Sanders, January 17, 1799.

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Engraving of a bust of Abraham Van Vechten.

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Letter from A. (Abraham) van Vechten to Richard Dodge, September 3, 1821.

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Concerning the worth of something (item illegible).

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Receipt to Peter Ed. Elmendorph (aka Elmendorf) from Webster, June 30, 1800 (or 1809)

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Pencil note: This is Chs to Webster - the Webster who voted in the negative.

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Portrait of Solomon Southwick.

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Engraved image of the view of the Palisades from the Hudson River.

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Portrait of Mrs. Esther Hughes (nee Esther Young).

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From a daguerreotype of W.H. Young's.

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Playbill from the Theatre Royal's production of Macbeth on October 31, 1831 featuring Macready.

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Image of southern view of the central part of Sandy Hill, N.Y.

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Photographic portrait of John O'Cole.

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The back of the image reads "Squire John O'Cole".

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Receipt signed by J. (John) O'Cole as Grand Secretary, February 10, 1827.

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Letter from J.H. (John Hanbury) Dwyer to "Sir"; addressed to Col. Partridge, March 4, 1828.

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Concerning Hanbury asking Partridge for his opinion of Hanbury's book.

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Image of St. Peter's Church in Albany, N.Y.

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Mr. Holman as Douglas in Douglas, Act 4

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Caption: "Say, who was my father?"

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Playbill for a triple bill of The Double Gallant: or A Sick Lady's Curse; Duke & No Duke, or Trapolin's Vagaries, and Oscar and Malvina.

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Letter from Samuel Drake to John I. Ford, June 9, 1859.

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Concerning Drake's debt, as well as another actor having abstained from alcohol. Penciled "no" on each side of the page.

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Engraved image of Mrs. Siddons as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth.

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Posture from Act I, Scene 5.

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Engraved image of Florizel and Perdita in The Winter's Tale.

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Engraved image of Mr. John Duff as Marmion.

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Copyright 1826.

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Engraved image of Mrs. Duff as Mary.

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Copyright 1826.

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Letter from John Duff to Dr. Wemyss; addressed to F.C. Wemyss, June 18, 1829.

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Concerning a role for Mrs. D. In pencil: "rare".

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Portrait of Mrs. Burke-Jefferson.

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Scene from Othello.

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Image depicts Othello about to stab a sleeping Desdemona in her bedchamber, Act V, Scene 2.

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Letter from Sol Smith to "Dear Sir"; addressed to Cary & Hart, January 14, 1846.

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Contents concerning corrections to errors printed in Smith's book Entrepreneurship & Recollections, which were printed due to poor handwriting.

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Autographed portrait of Sol Smith.

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Scene from Julius Caesar.

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Posture from Act V, Scene 5.

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Engraving of The Death of Caesar from Julius Caesar.

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Portrait of Mrs. Aldis (previously Mrs. Stanley) as Mrs. Twisleton.

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Handwritten note: "Mrs. Aldis Stanley".

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Autographed portrait of Henry Placide.

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Letter from Henry Placide to John Broughm, August 4, 1848.

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Letter reads: "I am not aware that I am a member of any dramatick [sic] fund - consequently I have nothing to pay".

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Engraving of a statue of The Lady of the Lake.

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Portrait of Betterton.

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Published 1808.

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Scene from Richard III.

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Scenes from Richard III

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Image depicts multiple scenes and figures from Richard III.

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Image of the northern view of Troy, N.Y., from Mount Olympus.

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Caption, "Mt. Olympus, from which the view was taken, is an elevation 120 feet in height, a short distance north of the city. The bridge across the Hudson, 1600 feet in length, with part of the flourishing city of West Troy, are seen on the right". Copyright 1844.

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Letter from E.L. Mortimer to "Dear Owens"; addressed to John E. Owens, Esq., August 16, 1849.

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A reply to Owens's letter of August 14 from Cape May. Concerning Mortimer's current and potential salary over the next 8 months, the salary of his peers, and the marriage of a friend.

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Engraving of Elm Tree Corner in Albany, N.Y.

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Caption: "Maison du gouveneur Hollandais a Albani". Image depicts pleasant city life.

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Receipt to Jeremiah van Rensselaer signed by Charles R. and George Webster, May 2, 1799.

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For fourteen shillings.

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Engraving of a scene from Romeo and Juliet.

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Posture from Act V, Scene 3.

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Engraving of "The East Prospect of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania".

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Fold-out image, originally engraved for the London Magazine. Image has 6 municipal features labeled numerically, but not identified on the item. Penciled on the outside of the fold-out is the date 1761.

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Engraving of New Orleans.

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Image depicts the city as seen from the harbor.

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Engraving of a scene from King Henry IV, First Part.

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Caption reads, "Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff".

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Portrait of James H. Hackett as Falstaff from Henry Fourth.

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Posture from Act IV, Scene 2.

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Letter from James H. Hackett to "Dear Sir," March 5, 1845.

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Concerning Hackett's early departure to Edinburgh and Dublin the next morning, as well as his desire to see the recipient that night.

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Reproduction of a painting of "Death of Virginia," painted in 1882.

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Image is from the play Virginia.

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Engraved image of Constantinople.

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As seen from the Golden Horn. Caption reads: "Constantinople, The Golden Horn".

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Engraved image of the southwest view of New York from Bedlow's Island.

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Caption: "Ellis Island with Hudson River beyond, are seen on the left. Governors Island and East River are on the right. New York with the forest of shipping on the East River (Castle Garden and Battery in front) appears in the distance, the central part of the engraving". Penciled notation gives the date 1840.

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"Theatre. J.H. Dwyer's Benefit. Box." Remnant of signature at bottom.

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Possibly a ticket. The remnant of what appears to be Dwyer's signature on the bottom of the one side. In pencil on verso: "[indecipherable] such 1802/ Died Albany Dec. 15. 1843/ Player P. 46".

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Engraved image of the "New York State Capitol: Albany".

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Photograph of the "Old Capitol at Albany".

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Caption: "Constructed 1806, Razed 1883".

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Engraved image of the façade of the "Old Pearl Street Theatre".

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Engraved image of Philadelphia.

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As seen from above.

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Signature of Stephen van Rensselaer.

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Noted on item as Stephen Van Rensselaer's signature. Appears to be cut from a letter, above the signature it reads "respectfully yours".

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Portrait of Stephen van Rensselaer.

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Signature of Stephen van Rensselaer.

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Cut from a letter, the opposite side of the page contains fragments of the missive. "8th patroon" noted in pencil below the signature.

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148

Letter from Teunis van Vechten to "My dear friend"; addressed to Cornelius D. Westbrook, May 15, 1802.

62

Concerning his recollection of their "past intimacy", a reassertion of his affection for Westbrook, and a plea for a letter, as he had not heard from him since Westbrook's departure. The letter also mentions a group called "the squad", their days at Union College, as well as their friend Wharing who recently fathered a bastard child.

1

149

Receipt to Jacob Mancius and John van Rensselaer signed by Gerrit Y. Lansing, September 18, 1807.

62

For $232.68.

1

150

Receipt to John Sanders signed by Abel French, October 3, 1828

62

Receipt for the transfer of land.

1

151

Receipt to John Sanders signed by Isaac Denniston, October 7, 1788.

63

Receipt for foodstuffs and consumables.

1

152

Pencil drawing of Hallenbake Burial Ground, corner of South Pearl and Hamilton streets, Albany, N.Y.

62

Ink caption: "Hallenbake Burial Ground/ Cor. S. Pearl and Hamilton". Drawing by W.H. Green. May have come from a letter, as evidenced by a sealing wax stain on the paper.

1

153

Engraved image of Charleston.

As seen from the Bay.

1

154

Image of the Park Theatre, Park Row, 1831.

Caption: "From Dayton's 'Last Days of Knickerbocker Life'".

1

154a

Playbill for Bohemian Girl and Gone to Texas.

64

1

155

Letter from George F. Hyatt to "Gentlemen"; addressed to Messrs. Pratt & Wemyss, December 17, 1864.

65

Contents concerning his plans to leave his post as a clerk in order to take a chance in the "dramatic arts".

1

156

Signature of John W. Yates.

65

Taken from a letter or formal document. Typeface around the signature is "Attested" (above) and "Secretary" (after).

1

157

Letter from L. Clancy(?) to George W. Child, Esq., May 22, 1850.

Concerning a late reply to Child's previous letter.

1

158

Portrait of T. Romeyn Beck.

65

Engraving taken from a daguerreotype.

1

159

Receipt for tuition from Albany Academy signed by T. Romeyn Beck, March 1, 1820.

65

1

160

Letter from T. Romeyn Beck to D. Bagg, May 4, 1854

65

Letter is on New York State Library letterhead. Concerning Romeyn asking Bagg to delay his departure.

1

161

Receipt to Peter Edmund Elmendorf and Peter Douw Beakman signed by Herman V. Hart, May 12, 1821.

65

Receipt for $385.50.

1

162

Notice signed by H.V. Hart and G. Hewley, May 12, 1821.

65

Referencing a "deal consummated" from the same date.

1

163

Legal document in lawsuit brought by Herman V. Hart against Abraham Ten Eyck and Jeremiah van Rensselaer.

65

1

164

Portrait of Edward N. Thayer.

67

1

165

Letter from Edward N. Thayer to McKeon and Johnston, April 21, 1852.

67

Concerning Thayer's acceptance of McKeon and Johnston's proposal.

1

166

Portrait of "Geo H. Barrett".

67

1

167

Letter from George Barrett to "Dear Sir"; addressed to F.C. Wemyss October 4, 1833.

64

Concerning Barrett's negotiated payments for engagements. Penciled notation: "died in NY 1860".

1

168

Letter from Charles Macklin to "My dear Bess; addressed to Mrs. Macklin, London," April 20, 1789.

68

Concerning a forgotten French book, and the possibility of meeting in Chester.

1

168a

A doctor's excuse for Mrs. M. Saltzman with Edward N. Thayer's autograph on it, Oct. 12, 1857 (1851?).

67

1

169

Image of the Old Chatham Street (National) Theater, New York.

67

1

170

Portrait of Charles Macklin.

68

Originally published in May 1799.

1

171

Image of Portia from Merchant of Venice.

68

1

172

Image of the New York Theater, afterward Bowery, erected 1826.

68

From the collection of Thomas J. McKee, Esq.

1

173

Image of Pittsburgh.

68

Caption: View of Pittsburgh, from the northwest.

1

174

Image of the Delevan House.

68

1

175

Portrait of Junius Brutus Booth as Richard III.

69

Posture from Act IV, Scene 3.

1

176

Letter from Junius Brutus Booth to "My dear Wemyss[?],"Nov. 4, 1846.

69

Concerning Booth's agreement to work a show for four nights. Original stored in the vault; color copy and digital image available for researcher use.

1

176a

Reduced reproduction of playbill for Booth's performance in Richard III.

69

1

177

Image of Richard III.

69

Posture from Act III, Scene 7. Copyright 1887.

1

178

Letter from Anne Jane Barrett to J.S. Jones, Esq., May 5, 1841.

Concerning a request for a visit from Jones.

2

179

Image of the Booth family home.

70

Caption reads: "The Booth Family in Maryland - The Elder Booth's Cottage at Belair".

2

180

Letter from Thomas Flynn, signed "Tho Flynn", to [undecipherable], December 18, 1842.

69

Concerning a request for an answer to his questions about music. In pencil: "Rare," presumably concerning the signature.

2

181

Image of the Park Theatre.

73

Caption: Park Theatre, Park Row, New York, 1821.

2

181a

Playbill of Apostate, Grandfather Whitehead, and A Grand Scena featuring Mr. Booth.

73

Handwritten at the bottom: "Mr. Abbott seized with apoplexy during the performance and died a few days later".

2

182

Image of the façade of the First Bowery Theatre.

74

Caption: The First Bowery Theatre, New York, 1826.

2

183

Portrait of John Augustus Stone.

75

Caption: Dramatist and Comedian/From the original painting in "The Forest Home".

2

184

Image of the interior of the Chatham Theatre.

75

Caption: Interior of the Chatham Theatre, Afterward Chatham Chapel.

2

185

Engraved image of the Boston Theatre.

75

2

186

Engraved portrait of Lafayette.

76

2

187

Bill of fare from the American Hotel for the St. Nicholas Supper, December 7, 1829.

Lists: "National Dishes," "Ordinary Dishes," "Game," and "Dessert".

2

188

Image of Mobile (presumably Alabama).

78

Caption: View of the City and Harbor of Mobile.

2

189

Portrait of W.R. Blake.

78

Caption: "W.R. Blake, Comedian" with his signature printed above.

2

190

Letter from W.R. Blake to "Dear Sir", possibly L.E. Warburton (?), Esq., April 12, 1853.

78

Concerning Blake's pleasure at the recipient's desire of his autograph for "Celebrated Actors and Authors of the Present Day".

2

191

Portrait of Laura Keene as Portia.

78

Caption: "'Away then, I am locked in one of them;/ If you love me, you will find me out'". Posture is from The Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene 2. Copyright 1859.

2

192

Portrait of Mr. P. Richings as King Richard II.

78

Caption: "'Marshal, demand of yonder champion/ The cause of his arrival here in arms!'". Posture from Act I, Scene 3.

2

192a

Playbill from Woodman's Hut, Swiss Cottage, and Black Ey'd Susan from October 29, 1836.

78

Year noted in pencil on the Playbill.

2

193

Letter from Peter Richings to two indecipherable recipients, December 31, 1845.

78

Concerning a request for six of [indecipherable] to be sent to Richings by the recipients.

2

194

Photographic portrait of Caroline Richings.

78

2

195

Letter from Caroline Richings to Peter Abel, Esq., May 1867.

78

Page is embossed with a seal that reads "Richings". Concerning Richings and her company being unable to visit Abel because of the lateness of his request.

2

196

Portrait of Henry Wallack.

79

2

197

Letter from H.J. Wallack to "Harley", dated July 1, 1843.

79

2

198

Portrait of Edwin Forrest.

81

2

199

Letter from Edwin Forrest, to "My Dear Sir," July 4, 1833.

81

Concerning his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh in September, and his desire to play four consecutive nights. Addressee undecipherable.

2

200

Engraved image of New Orleans.

81

Image depicts steamboats before the city, caption reads: "View of New Orleans".

2

200a

Playbill from the Camp Street Theatre performance of Merry Wives of Windsor on January 30, 1826.

80

The year is noted in pencil on the Playbill, with Forrest's name highlighted.

2

201

Image of a scene from the Merry Wives of Windsor.

Scene from Act III, Scene 3. Copyright 1888.

2

202

Portrait of W.A. Conway.

82

2

203

Portrait of Miss O'Neill as Mrs. Haller from Stranger.

82

Caption: "'How well do I recollect the sweet evening/ when you gave me these!'/ Stranger Act V, Scene 2." Engraved for the Theatrical Inquisitor, published May 11 1815.

2

204

Letter from Miss O'Neil, to Mrs. Adener (?),April 29, 1856.

82

2

205

Portrait of William Wood.

84

2

206

Letter from William B. Wood, to Nicholas Biddle, Esq., August 6, 1825.

84

Concerning the payment or determent of a debt.

2

206a

Playbill from the Theatre Royal's production of Masaniello, Separation and Reparation, and Nervous Man from February 26. 1833.

84

Mr. Wood's name is highlighted in pencil.

2

207

Engraved image of Mr. and Mrs. Wood as Touchstone and Audrey from As You Like It.

84

Caption reads: "Touch, 'Doth my simple feature content you.'/'Aud, 'Your features! Lord warrant us! What features?'" Scene from Act III, Scene 3.

2

208

Engraved image of Touchstone and Audrey from As You Like It.

85

2

209

Letter from Lydia Kelley, to "My Dear Sir," addressed to Wemyss Esq., January 20, 1828.

85

Concerning moving her engagement in Boston to March in order to accommodate an extended engagement in Philadelphia. There is a response written on the same paper, dated January 22, 1828 concerning the type of play she will be performing and the arrangements of the dates of her performances.

2

209a

Playbill from American Theatre in New Orleans from March 14, 1829's performances of Devil's Bridge and Poor Soldier.

85

Several names are highlighted in pencil: Miss Kelley, Russell, Miss Placide, Mrs. Russell. In pencil, the year as well as "Lydia" beside the name "Miss Kelley",

2

210

Portrait of Thomas Hamblin as Coriolanus.

85

2

211

Letter from Thomas Hamblin, to "My dear Lewes", March 24, 1843.

85

Concerning Hamblin's discussion of various plays, their performances, the possibilities of their performance at the Bowery Theatre, and his request for the recipient(s) to either read or send copies of them onto himself.

2

212

Court document officiating Thomas S. Hamblin's official U.S. citizenship, dated July 14, 1838.

85

2

213

Scene from Much Ado About Nothing.

85

Posture from Act III, Scene 1.

2

214

Letter from Mrs. T.S. Hamblin to Mr. Wemyss, undated.

85

Concerning a play that was performed in the Bowery Theatre, that Wemyss may want to perform in Pittsburgh. In pencil: note that the author is the "3rd wife of T.S. Hamblin".

2

215

Photograph of a post office.

86

Caption: Post-Office.

2

216

Image of the corner of State Street and Broadway in Albany 1845.

86

Caption: "State Street, Corner Broadway, Albany in 1845". Three buildings – the museum building, the bank, and the exchange building – are noted above the image.

2

217

Engraved image of the Albany City Hospital.

86

2

218

Letter from Amos Dean, to "Gentlemen," addressed to L. Vanderheyden, H.W. Strong, & Others," October 22, 1836.

87

Concerning Dean's views on life, and his promise to this coming winter give the gentlemen a "course of lectures on The Philosophy of human life".

2

218a

Certificate of membership for J. and L. Ratherson in the Young Men's Association for Mutual Improvement, January 1, 1834, signed by Amos Dean.

87

Pencil note: This is a "native of Albany" see also index for authority.

2

219

Portrait of Byron.

88

2

220

Portrait of Edmund Keen as Richard III.

Posture from Act IV, Scene 4. Copyright 1888.

2

221

Letter from Edmund Keen to Sir George, [?] 19, 1822.

88

A request for promotion of a woman, unnamed, by Sir George.

2

222

Portrait of Edmund Keen as Gloster.

Posture from Richard III, Act I, Scene 2. Caption: "'Take up the sword again, or take up me'".

2

223

Engraved image of Boston.

89

Caption: "Boston, From East Boston".

2

224

Portrait of Edmund Keen in the dress of the Huron Tribe, in a painting commemorating his election by the tribe as a chief on October 7, 1826.

93

Portrait commemorates the occasion of Keen's "being chosen a CHIEF and PRINCE" of the Huron Tribe in Quebec. It states Keen's native name is "Alanienouidet".

2

224a

Autograph of John W. Albaugh.

94

Dated Baltimore, April 1889.

2

225

Portrait of Mrs. Glover.

95

2

226

Letter from Julia Glover, to Mr. Winston, Dublin, January 18, 1817.

95

Concerning setting a date for her future performances.

2

227

Illustration of the Theatre Royal Richmond and the "Room in which Edmund Keen died".

96

Illustration has two panels, arranged horizontally. The top is of the "Exterior of the Theatre Royal Richmond from the Green"; the bottom, a small room with a table and nine chairs, described as "The Room in which Edmund Keen died". Appears to be taken from a newspaper.

2

228

Engraved image of Boston.

96

Caption: "The above shows the appearance of Boston as seen from the south-west, near the intersection of the Providence and Worcester Rail Road: the State House with its towering dome, and the Common appear in the central part, Bunker Hill Monument is seen on the extreme left". The image includes two small trains upon each railroad.

2

229

Reproduction of a sketched portrait of Robert Campbell Maywood as King Lear.

97

Caption: "Mr. Maywood"; in pencil: "Robert Campbell Maywood".

2

230

Letter from R.C. Maywood to "My dear sir", September 12, 1842.

97

Concerning Maywood's request to borrow a copy of "The Bride of Lamentation". Maywood also mentions a "likelihood of liberte [sic] among stars" mentioned in his previous letter. Maywood signed "acting manager" after his name.

2

231

Portrait of Mme. Augusta De St. James.

97

Image depicts St. James in a costume cut directly below the knee, revealing the calves and ankles.

2

232

Letter from Mme. Augusta De St. James to "Sir", Cincinnati, September 6, 1837.

97

Contains St. James's reply to a request for an autograph. The bottom left-hand corner of the page has been removed.

2

233

Engraved image of Troy, N.Y.

98

Image depicts Troy from across the river, with the right-side of the city industrial, smokestacks rising, and the left-side crowded with urban buildings.

2

234

Engraved reproduction portrait of Thomas Cooper, Esq.

96

2

235

Letter from Thomas A. Cooper to "My dear Robert", March 23, 1842.

98

Concerning the likelihood of a future event, l etters written from Cooper to Paris and to the British Prime Minister, as well as possible revolution. Letter possibly addressed to Robert Tyler, son of President Tyler.

2

236

Image of Thomas A. Cooper in Captain Mouth.

98

Published January 26, 1832.

2

237

Registration of a mortgage to John Bleecker Junior, undated.

98

2

238

Engraved image of "The Presidents [sic] House, Washington".

99

Image shows the White House with a worker in the garden and people strolling on the lawn.

2

239

Engraved image from Macbeth.

100

Scene unspecified.

2

240

Engraved illustration of Albany in 1867.

Image depicts fishermen across the river, ships outside the city, and multiple signs of industry in the skyline.

2

241

Reproduction of a portrait of John Barnes.

101

2

242

Letter from John Barnes to T. C. Wemyss, June 19, 1838.

102

Concerning Barnes and Wemyss arranging to meet at the "end of the month". In pencil: "(Rare)"

2

243

Portrait of Mrs. Barnes as Isabella.

101

Copyright 1826.

2

244

Letter from Mrs. John Barnes to "Sir", March 21, 1809.

101

Concerning Mrs. Barnes seeking a position for either herself or a friend, and stating her current and expected salary. In pencil: "JH"

2

245

Letter from Mrs. Barnes to J. Winston, March 27, 1809.

101

Concerning Mrs. Barnes's acceptance of a position with Winston for the summer season, as well as the pay of four pounds per week. Barnes continues to attest to the character and acting ability of Miss Simpson, whose name is underlined in pencil with an x beside it.

2

246

Letter from Andrews to J.H. Barnes, December 15, 1888.

101

Concerning the past of Mrs. Barnes and her sister, Miss Simpson, such as Mrs. Barnes running away from home at age 15 to join the theater, and the circumstances around her sister changing her name to Simpson.

2

247

Portrait of Mr. Young.

101

Copyright 1807.

2

248

Letter from Mayne Young to Mr. Hall, undated.

101

Concerning Young's inability to meet Hall at a concert, as well as Hall's opinion on types of people.

2

249

Portrait of Edwin Forrest as Richard III.

102

Posture from Act V, Scene 2. Copyright 1856.

2

250

Engraved illustration scene from King John.

102

Posture from Act III, Scene 4.

2

251

Engraved illustration scene from King Henry VIII.

102

Posture from Act IV, Scene 2.

2

252

Portrait of Cardinal Wolsey

102

2

253

Illustration of the trial of Queen Catherine from Henry VIII.

102

Posture from Act II, Scene 4.

2

253a

Letter from T. Placide to an unspecified recipient, September 4, 1854.

104

Concerning Placide asking the recipient to see if there is any talent in "Stratton".

2

254

Letter from Mary Durang to "Sir", November 4, 1846 (?).

104

Concerning Mary stating that Duff did not perform in any of her pieces during Mr. Fennel's engagement, and that if she were to settle her accounts with the recipient she would be in debt. References hope for Ireland to be "recovered from her fatigue," possible reference to the Great Famine.

2

255

Letter from T. Placide to "Friend McKern", August 11, 1854.

104

Concerning Placide describing possible actors for roles in an upcoming play, those he wants and a description of who he wants. In describing the actors he would like to hire he states he is looking for, "1st rate talent- sobriety, and respectability is what I want".

2

256

Engraved image of the façade of the Lafayette Theatre.

105

Caption:"The Lafayette Theatre,/ Laurens Street (South 5th Avenue), New York, 1825.

2

257

Two letters, the first from Burroughs to Wemyss, December 27, 1827; the second, on the same page, from Wemyss to Burroughs, January 7, 1827.

105

Concerning an argument between Burroughs and Wemyss, in which Burroughs states that a Mr. Hoof promised him a position, which Wemyss has not made good on, and so Wemyss owes him recompense. Wemyss replies that he has no case. See also Item 391

2

258

Portrait of Alexina Fisher Baker.

105

2

259

Portrait of Macready as William Tell.

108

2

260

Letter from W.C. Macready to R.W. Elliston, July 13, 1818.

Concerning Macready making plans to perform with Elliston in the future, as well as a list of plays for Elliston to consider. In pencil: "Actor".

2

261

Portrait of Macready as Henry IV.

108

Posture from Act III, Scene 2.

2

262

Engraving of Lee Lewis as Captain Bobadil.

107

Caption above the image: "Every Man in His Humor"; below the image and description of subject: "Oh you disorder your point most irregularly".

2

262a

Engraved image of a bust of Charles Dickens, with his signature below.

108

Signature not made by hand.

2

263

Engraved portrait of Charles Dickens, with signature underneath.

108

Signature made in ink, by hand.

2

264

Letter from Charles Dickens to Madame [Celine] Celeste, Glasgow, December 17, 1868.

"In reference to the Green Bushes," I regret to assure you that since the deaths of [Augustin Eugene] Scribe and Alfred [Victor] de Vigny, I have not known any French dramatic writer. But I have no doubt that [Charles Albert?] Fechter will gladly put you in the right way, if you will write him a note." Original stored in the vault; color copy and digital image available for researcher use.

2

265

Poster for a fundraising performance of Every Man in His Humour [sic] and Love, Law, and Physic at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on May 17, 1848.

To benefit the "perpetual curatorship of Shakespeare's house".

2

266

Portrait of E. Lytton Bulwer.

108

Signed below the portrait.

2

267

Engraved image of St. Paul's Church in Albany, N.Y.

2

268

Two frames, the first a photographic portrait collage of actresses; the second a list of names of the actresses.

110

A caption below the first frame reads: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. Theatrical Portrait Gallery No. 2". Each of the photos is numbered to correspond with the names in the second frame.

2

269

Letter from C.B. Parsons to L.G. Cist, Aril 17, 1843.

110

Letter also contains three newspaper clippings, each detailing Parsons's departure from and plans to rejoin the Methodist Church. Contents of the letter concerns Parson's plans to join Cist soon in the future. In pencil: "rare".

2

270

Portrait of James M. Scott as Brain Borihme.

110

2

271

Engraving of Genesee Street in Utica, N.Y.

110

Caption: View of Genesee Street, Utica, N.Y.

2

272

Portrait of Edwin Forrest as King Lear.

110

Posture from Act IV, Scene 6.

2

273

Portrait of Mr. Hackett as Falstaff.

111

Posture taken from King Henry IV, Part I, Act IV, Scene 2.

2

274

Photographic portrait of "Mario"

111

2

275

Letter from "Mario" to "Monsieur", undated.

111

Letter written in presumably French. In pencil: "Mario di Candra", the date June 3, 1839, "born 1810 d 1883," and "Italian Singer".

2

276

Letter from Julia Grisi to unspecified, 1836.

111

Letter written in French. In pencil: "Julia Grisi"; alternate spelling, "Giulia Grisi 1811-1869," noted in pen.

2

277

Engraved illustration of Jamaica Village, Long Island.

111

Caption: Central part of Jamaica Village, Long Island.

2

278

Engraved illustration of St. Paul's Church in Albany, N.Y.

112

Caption: St. Paul's Protestant Epis. Church.

2

279

Portrait of Mrs. Vernon.

113

Possibly a photographic reproduction.

2

280

Letter from Mrs. Vernon to "Sir", Nov 19th, year unspecified.

112

Concerning her opinion of J.N. Ireland's "Records of the Stage".

2

281

Portrait of Clara Fisher.

112

Caption: From a lithograph by C.G. Childs, published by R.H. Hobson, Philadelphia. In the collection of Peter Gilsey, Esq.

2

282

Photographic portrait of Clara Fisher.

112

In pencil and pen: "Clara Fisher (Mrs. G. Maeder)".

2

283

Engraved illustration of Park Theatre and Park Row in 1831.

112

Caption: "Park Theatre and Park Row, 1831. (From an old print.)"

2

283a

Playbill from the Park Theatre's production of What Will the World Say as well as Mrs. Vernon's farewell benefit from November 5th and 6th , 1844.

112

2

284

Photographic portrait of Maggie Mitchell.

114

2

285

Letter from Maggie Mitchell to Mr. Shewell, June 16, 1882.

114

Concerning the pre-production of a play including the set design difficulties. Signed Maggie M. Paddock, her married name.

2

286

Portrait of Charlotte Cushman.

115

2

287

Letter from Fred Maeder to Jackson, January 6, 1886.

116

Concerning a copy of Cicero from 1544 that Maeder has acquired, and for whom he is seeking a buyer.

2

288

Letter from Frank Maeder [sic] to John S. Heise, February 3, 1892.

116

Concerning Maeder sending Heise his mother's address.

2

289

Lithographic illustration of Miss Lane as five different characters.

116

Caption: "Miss Lane, Eight Years of Age/ In the Five Characters in "Twelve Precisely"/ From a lithographic reproduction of a drawing by D.C. Johnston, November 3, 1828, In possession of John Drew, Esq."

2

290

Letter from Julia Turnbull to J. Wright, January 30, 1853.

116

Concerning Turnbull seeking weeks in Wright's coming season in Albany. In pencil: "very rare".

2

291

Portrait of Mary Rock.

116

Portrait is a reproduction of a daguerreotype.

2

291b

Playbill from a production on September 4, 1830, featuring Mary Rock.

116

The theatre is not specified.

2

292

Letter from Mary Rock to "Sir," June 24, 1879.

116

Concerning Rock sending the recipient her upcoming address in New York City, of which she is currently unsure.

2

292a

Playbill from the Tremont's production of Paul Pry and 100 Pound Note! from August 29, 1838.

116

2

293

Portrait of Daniel O'Connell

117

2

294

Letter from Daniel O'Connell to "Sir," addressed to Charles Butler, June 1, 1817.

117

Concerning O'Connell arranging a meeting, and thanking the recipient for visiting previously.

2

295

Portrait of Walter Scott.

117

2

296

Letter from Walter Scott to indecipherable, September 18, year unspecified.

117

Concerning possible sources of financial support to the recipient. The letter is affectionately opened and closed.

2

297

Letter from Thomas Moore to undisclosed, April 7, 1827.

117

Concerning the payment that accompanied the letter, as well as the change that is due to Moore from said payment.

2

298

Portrait of Thomas Moore.

117

2

299

Portrait of Mr. Brahm as Massaniello.

118

2

300

Letter from John Brahm to Alfred Bunn, April 1, 1828.

118

Concerning Brahm being "so unnecessarily harassed with professional engagements" and his possible future appearance at the Dublin Theatre.

2

301

Portrait of N.P. Willis.

119

The autograph of Willis is below.

2

302

Letter from N.P. Willis to Felds (?), dated "Monday Morning".

119

Concerning the recipient preserving any letters of Willis that may be delivered to him.

2

303

Letter from J. Sloman to Weymss, dated "Monday".

120

Concerning billings for a performance. Letter postmarked as being delivered via steamboat.

2

304

Portrait of John Gilbert as Sir Anthony Absolute from The Rivals.

120

Posture from Act III, Scene 1.

2

305

Letter from John Gilbert to Ludlow, May 1, 1816.

120

Concerning Gilbert clarifying relationships between people connected to the stage for the recipient.

2

306

Portrait of John Gilbert as Dogberry from Much Ado About Nothing.

120

Portrait is surrounded by smaller scenes from the play, with the caption for the main image reading, "O villain! thou wilt be condemned into everlasting redenition [sic] for this".

2

306a

Playbill from the National Theatre's production of Old English Gentlemen and Antonie the Savage on January 21, 1846.

120

The year is noted in pencil on the page.

2

307

Photographic portrait of Sadie Biglow.

120

2

307a

Playbill from Wallack's Testimonial Matinee featuring John Gilbert on December 5, 1878.

120

Printed on satin.

2

308

Letter from C.E. Horn to Wallack, undated.

122

Concerning Horn's loss of his voice. In pencil: "Author of 'Cherry Rife".

2

309

Possibly a receipt (in French), September 19, 1825.

122

Attributed to F.J. Talma.

2

310

Engraved portrait from a photograph of Madame Celeste.

122

2

311

Letter from Elliott to "Sir," November 18, 1868.

122

Concerning the illness of ¬¬¬¬Elliott and their inability to make her upcoming performance in Gloucester upon doctor's orders.

2

312

Letter from Henry Elliot to Wemyss, February 14, 1885.

122

Concerning Elliott's desire to call upon Wemyss in a few weeks when he is passing through Philadelphia, as well as the large crowd that Elliott's wife's current performance is drawing. In pencil: "Henry Elliott, husband of Made. Celeste".

2

313

Portrait of Jenny Lind.

123

Lind's signature is below the image. Original stored in the vault; color copy and digital image available for researcher use.

2

313a

Playbill for Lind's Third Grand Concert at the Castle Garden on September 17, 1850.

123

2

314

Scene from Comedy of Errors.

123

Posture from Act III, Scene 2.

2

315

Illustration of the Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia.

Image highlights the building's façade, as well as a simple street scene.

2

316

Portrait of James W. Wallack as Jacques in As You Like It.

125

Caption: "All the world's a stage,/ and all the men & women merely players".

2

317

25 small photographs printed on the same photographic paper, all of Mrs. Judah and Eleanor Carey.

125

The paper beneath the image is stamped "Bradley's & Rulofson San Francisco"

2

318

Engraved illustration of Ophelia from Hamlet.

125

Taken from a painting by A. Hughes.

2

319

Engraved illustration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

126

Taken from John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence. Caption reads: "Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776".

2

320

Letter from Madam Vestris to "My dear Sir," February 20, 1837.

126

Concerning Vestris's request that the recipient forward a letter for her.

2

320a

Playbill from the Theatre Royal's production of Beggar's Opera and Little Offsprings from April 29, 1828.

126

Mr. Wood's name is highlighted in pencil; the playbill also features Mme. Vestris.

2

321

Portrait of Signor Vestris in character.

126

Caption, "Signor Vestris senr. In the Character of the Prince in the Grand Pantomine Ballet (call'd) Ninnette a la Cour".

2

322

Portrait of Madame Vestris as Apollo.

126

Published in 1822.

2

323

Portrait of Mme. Achille.

126

The portrait appears to be an illustrated reproduction of a daguerreotype.

2

324

Letter from Ellsler to Pettringer, December 8, 1830.

126

Letter in German.

2

324a

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's production of The Welsh Girl and El Bolero on November 15, 1841.

126

2

325

Portrait of George Handel Hill.

127

Hill's autograph below the portrait. In pencil on back: "Yankee' Hill".

2

326

Letter from G.H. Hill to A. Bunn, September 11, 1843.

127

Concerning a future engagement. Under Hill's signature: "(alias)" with "'Yankee Hill'" beneath.

2

327

Engraved illustration of Le Roy Village, N.Y.

127

Caption: "Eastern view of Le Roy Village" with a description of the settlement of and current population of Le Roy underneath.

2

328

Engraved illustration of Batavia, [N.Y.?].

128

Caption: "Western view of the central part of Batavia" with a description of the settlement of and current population of Batavia beneath.

2

329

Portrait of Joseph Jefferson as Solus.

128

2

330

Illustration of a scene from Rip Van Winkle.

129

In pencil: the date 1865, as well as "Jefferson".

2

331

Engraved illustration of Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania?].

129

View taken from Brant's Hill.

2

332

Engraved illustration of Baltimore, [Maryland?].

130

Image highlights the pastoral land outside the city, view from the East.

2

333

Portrait of John V.L. Pruyn.

130

The signature of Pruyn is under the image, with the caption "Hon. John V.L. Pruyn/Representative from New York".

2

334

Letter from John Pruyn to G.C. Brnin (?), May 7, 1853.

130

Concerning Pruyn's letter of recommendation for Maurice Leyne.

2

335

Engraved illustration of Washington, [D.C.?].

130

Image depicts a country scene with a gentleman on a horse, a few farmhouses and warehouses along the waterline, and the crest of a cityscape in the background. Caption reads, "Washington".

2

336

Portrait of Washington Irving.

130

Signature of Irving beneath the image, caption reads: "Likeness taken from a Daguerreotype in the possession of his family".

2

337

Letter from Washington Irving to B. Rick, dated December 5, 1831.

130

Concerning Irving's regards to Rick and his family.

2

338

Engraved illustration of St. Peter's Church, [Albany, N.Y.].

130

In pencil: "Albany 1800" on the back; appears to be cut from a newspaper.

2

339

Portrait of Sol Smith.

131

2

340

Signature of Sol Smith.

131

Cut from a letter.

2

341

Portrait of Edwin Forrest in costume.

135

2

342

Image of Providence, [Rhode Island?].

131

Caption: City of Providence, from Southern Suburbs.

2

343

Portrait of Edwin Forrest.

132

Caption: Edwin Forrest About 1835.

2

344

Engraved illustration of the "North West View of Buffalo, N.Y".

133

Caption: "The above view was taken on a gentle elevation, a short distance westwardly of the city. A small portion of Lake Erie is seen on the extreme right".

2

345

Illustration of "Gladiators in the Amphitheatre".

Copyright 1887.

2

345a

View of Providence, R.I.

3

346

Illustration of the façade of Chatham Theatre.

139

In pencil: "1841".

3

347

Portrait of W. Pelby in character.

137

3

348

Letter from W. Pelby to J.B. Wright, July 23, 1848.

137

Concerning Pelby's displeasure about events in his life, and his request to Wright for information and help navigating the situation. Pelby also references his injured hand, which is "still lame".

3

348a

Playbill from the National Theatre's production of Foundling of the Forest on September 8, 1837.

137

Featuring W. Pelby.

3

349

Engraving of the façade of the Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.

137

3

350

Letter from J.H. Robinson to (?), December 21, 1858; addressed to the Delmonico House.

138

Concerning Robinson seeking employment. The letter was returned with "Deceased" written on it.

3

351

Letter from Amy Fawsitt to Mr. Martin, dated "Tuesday".

138

Concerning Fawsitt setting a time to be photographed.

3

352

Illustration of Henry J. Finn as Bob Logic from Life in London.

138

3

353

Letter from Henry J. Finn to Wemyss, January 12, 1840.

138

Concerning his recent engagements. It is noted in pencil that this is the last letter to be written by Finn before his death on January 13, 1840.

3

354

Engraving of the steamer Lexington on fire.

138

Caption: "The above Engraving is a faithful representation of the Steamer LEXINGTON—taken from a model (in possession of C. Vanderbilt, Esq.) after which she was built, and shows the perfect proportions of the vessel when she took fire."

3

355

Portrait of Herr Cline.

139

3

356

Portrait of George Washington Dixon.

143

3

357

Photographic portrait of Mrs. Hoey.

150

It is noted in pencil that Mrs. Hoey was once Mrs. Russell.

3

357a

Portrait of Paul Pry.

145

Dated 1849.

3

358

Letter from John Greene to Wemyss February 1, 1830.

145

Concerning Greene's arrival in Pottsville, the incredible boom of the town, and his enhanced success there. In pencil: "rare".

3

359

Portrait of Edwin Forrest.

146

3

360

Illustration of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York from Richard III.

147

3

[360 a?]

Illustration of Queen Elizabeth and Kenilworth Castle.

147

Copyright 1838.

3

361

Letter from Cooper to Little, October 11, [no year].

149

Concerning books and travel for which Cooper was charging little $150.

3

362

Portrait of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).

149

Autograph below the illustration: "S.L. Clemens". Original stored in the vault; color copy and digital image available for researcher use.

3

363

Postcard from Samuel Clemens to Elvira of the American Publishing Company, August 1.

149

Concerning Clemens's request for two cloth copies of Warren's book. Original stored in the vault; color copy and digital image available for researcher use.

3

363a

Playbill from the Theatre Royal's production of Bertram! and Virginian Mummy.

166

3

364

Detailed illustration of the façade of the Tremont Theatre in Boston, Mass.

3

365

Portrait of George Holland.

149

Signature printed below the image.

3

366

Letter from George Holland to "Sol," December 14, 1833.

149

Concerning Holland's new home and theater space.

3

367

Photographic portrait of George Holland.

3

367a

Playbill from the Camp Street Theatre production of February 2, 1829, featuring George Holland.

150

In pencil: "New Orleans (?)"

3

368

Illustration of the First Fifth Avenue Theatre on Twenty-fourth street.

150

3

369

Portrait of Rev. G.H. Houghton.

150

Caption: "Pastor of the Church of the Transfiguration". Copyright 1880.

3

370

Letter from G.H. Houghton to Edward Abbot, March 8, 1878.

149

Concerning Abbot's search for the translator of a poem from Arabic to English, and Houghton's assertion that he was not the translator.

3

371

Illustration of the Albany Museum.

3

372

Portrait of Edwin Forrest of Macbeth.

153

The portrait is surrounded by serpents and the three witches.

3

373

Portrait of Master Burke, surrounded by illustrations of Burke in character.

155

"'Proof before letter'" pencil-written on the page, as well as checks next to 9 of the twelve character figures.

3

374

Letter from Joseph Burke to F.R. Ryer, October 18, 1895.

155

Concerning a copy of "Memoirs" sent to Ryer by Burke.

3

375

Portrait of Master Burke.

3

376

Letter from Burke to F.R. Ryer, October 7, 1895.

154

Concerning Burke's return of "Memoirs" to Ryer.

3

376a

Playbill from the Theatre Royal's production of School for Scandal on June 11, 1825.

155

Featuring Master Burke.

3

376b

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's production of Two Pages and Jonathan Bradford on October 15, 1833.

155

3

377

Letter from Thalberg to "Sir," January 18, 1845.

155

Concerning the recipient's music, which Thalberg praises highly.

3

378

Statement of bills due and credit accrued on an account between Jacob Mancius and L.L. van Kleeck, with the date of Mancius' full settlement on the account as of August 11, 1821.

156

3

379

Photographic portrait of Olive Logan.

156

3

380

Letter from C.A. Logan to Sol Smith, February 20, 1849.

156

Concerning Logan's "disastrous t rip to the South in December," the poor financial state of his home theater, Tom Placide joining his company, his daughters Celia and Eliza, as well as his current state "suspended between Memphis and New Orleans".

3

381

Letter from Celia Logan to "Madam," undated.

156

Concerning Logan's request for an address.

3

382

Portrait of Charles Kean as Hamlet in Hamlet.

156

3

383

Letter from Charles Kean to "Sir," July 14, 1856.

156

Concerning Kean sending a fan his autograph.

3

384

Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean as King John and Lady Constance from King John.

156

3

385

Letter from Ellen Tree (Ellen Kean) to Wemyss, October 4, 1846.

Concerning her recent illness, and her current inability to go to the South. The letter is signed with her maiden name.

3

385a

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's production of Lady of Lyons from October 24, 1838.

157

Featuring Ellen Tree (Ellen Kean).

3

386

Portrait of Edwin Forrest as Spartacus from The Gladiator.

3

386a

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's production of Andreas Hofer and Jonathan Bradford on October 23, 1833.

158

3

387

Illustration of Mr. Hilson as Figaro.

158

3

388

Letter from Thomas Hilson to F.C. Wemyss, October 3, 1833.

158

Contents concerning Hilson's future engagements, and the scripts of plays he is interested in.

3

389

Portrait of Mrs. Hilson as Margaret Overreach from New Way to Pay Old Debts.

158

Published in 1827.

3

389a

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's hosting of the Young Gabriel Ravel's Benefit on November 1, 1833.

159

The playbill notes the upcoming appearance of Edwin Forrest.

3

389b

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's M. Jean Ravel Benefit on October 29, 1833.

159

3

389c

Playbill from the Boston Theatre's Grand Ravel Matinee on February 15, 1866.

159

3

390

Portrait of Mr. Wemyss as Rolando.

Copyright 1829. In pencil: 1869.

3

390a

Playbill from Camp Street's production of Invincibles on February 16, 1829.

160

Pencil-noted above "Mrs. Knight's" is "Mary Ann Povey," her maiden name. Several actors' names are highlighted.

3

391

Letter from Burroughs to F.C. Wemyss, December 24, 1827; with reply, December 31, 1827.

161

December 24 letter concerns a claim Burroughs had for playing six nights in Philadelphia, and Wemyss's answer to his claim. The reply concerns two possible nights Wemyss can offer Burroughs, which are during the Kelley engagement. See also Item 257.

3

392

Colored portrait of Mrs. Drake.

161

Pencil note: Only known portrait of Mrs. Drake.

3

392a

Playbill from Camp Street's production of Haunted Tower and Echo Song on January 27, 1829.

160

Featuring Mrs. Knight.

3

392b

Playbill from the Montgomery Theatre's production of Apostate on February 18, 1835.

160

Featuring Mrs. Drake.

3

393

Letter from Frances Ann Drake to Wemyss, August 18, 1833.

161

Concerning her plans to arrange theatre dates for herself, as her plans to sail for England had been delayed.

3

394

Portrait of Mrs. A. Drake.

161

Caption: From miniature in the possession of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Blanche Ford.

3

395

Letter from Charles T. Parsloe to "Sir," August 29, 1842.

163

Concerning Parsloe arranging engagements for Mme. Petit and company with the recipient.

3

396

Portrait of James E. Murdoch.

164

3

396a

Playbill from the Walnut St. Theatre's production of Julius Caesar on April 4, 1849.

163

Features James Murdoch.

3

396b

Playbill from then St. Charles Theatre's production featuring Mr. Murdoch and Mr. Wallack.

163

3

397

Letter from James Murdoch to Warren (?), February 12, 1888.

163

Concerning a pamphlet sent to Murdoch by the recipient.

3

398

Portrait of W. Farren as Lovegold.

163

Published in 1820.

3

399

Letter from Gioachino Antonio Rossini to Nicola Ivanoff, May 26, 1842.

163

Letter in Italian. In pencil on the front: "composer"; on the back: "A. Rossini 1792-1889".

3

399a

Autograph of James Murdoch, addressed to John Heiss.

164

In pencil: 1890

3

400

Portrait of James Murdoch as The Stranger.

164

Photogravure.

3

401

Engraved illustration of Cincinnati, as seen from the Carlisle Hotel.

164

3

402

Portrait of Thomas D. Rice.

165

3

403

Letter from Thomas "Jim Crow" Rice to "Sir," August 11, 1836.

165

Concerning Rice informing the recipient of his salary per night.

3

404

Portrait of Henry and Thomas Placide as the Two Dromios from Comedy of Errors.

165

3

405

Portrait of Alexander Macomb.

165

Caption: "Major General, U.S.A."; with his signature printed underneath.

3

406

Engraved illustration of Plattsburg, N.Y.

165

Caption describes the city's founding and its current population and religious affiliations.

3

407

Engraved illustration of Pittsburg, Pa., as seen from the Soldiers' Monument.

166

3

408

Portrait of W. Barrymore as Page to the Black Prince.

168

Appears to be water colored over the printed illustration.

3

409

Letter from W Barrymore to "Sir," undated.

Concerning Barrymore offering his talent for the recipient's "Xmas Pantomime". In pencil on back: "Debut Lon 1827 Came Amer 1836, d Boston 1847".

3

409a

Playbill from Covent-Garden's production on October 5, 1829.

169

In Phelps's hand: "Fanny Kemble's first appearance".

3

409b

Playbill from Hay-Market's production on August 15, 1799.

169

Barrymore's name is highlighted.

3

410

Portrait of Mr. Kemble as Rolla.

169

3

411

Letter from Charles Kemble to "Sir," dated "Sunday Evening".

168

Concerning Kemble's inability to meet the recipient at a hospital the next evening, and Kemble's daughter's desire to meet the recipient.

3

412

Portrait of Mrs. Kemble as Julio.

168

3

413

Letter from Stephen Kemble to "Sir," June 5, 1879 (?).

169

Concerning Kemble arranging an engagement for himself.

3

414

Portrait of Mrs. Siddons.

169

3

415

Letter from Mrs. Siddons to Reynolds, date indecipherable.

169

Concerning Siddons's inability to set a date for an engagement with Reynolds.

3

416

Engraved portrait of S. Siddons.

169

The autograph of Tiddons is below the image, sister to Mrs. Whitelock.

3

417

Portrait of Mrs. Whitelock as Margaret.

169

Posture taken from The Earl of Warwick, Act V, Scene 5. In pencil on back: "Eliz. Kemble".

3

418

Portrait of Fanny Kemble.

169

Includes autograph of Kemble.

3

419

Letter from Fanny Kemble to "My dearest," dated Friday the 13th.

169

Concerning Kemble's search for servant and a mention of a letter from Fanny about Sarah being "better than at the beginning of the month".

3

420

Portrait of Miss F. Kemble as Belvidera.

169

Published February 1, 1830.

3

421

Illustration of Charles Kemble and Fanny Kemble.

169

Both Kembles are in costume, with the caption "Le Monde Dramatique" above the image, and "dans Oceste a Argos" below their names.

3

422

Engraved image of scene from Merchant of Venice,

Posture from Act II, Scene 9. Copyright 1887.

3

423

Portrait of Pierce Butler.

170

Caption: "(Husband of Fanny Kemble Butler)/ From an original drawing in the possession of Mr. Evert Jensen Wendel".

3

424

Letter from Pierce Butler to Hon. Joel Jones Mayor of Philadelphia, November 15, 1849.

170

Concerning Butler's recommendation of John Purdon for a position on Philadelphia's night watch.

3

425

Illustration of Boston from the view of the Harbor.

171

Caption: "Vista de Boston Salida de la flota Inglesa", ["View of Boston from the English fleet"]. Undated.

3

426

Engraved illustration of the New Female Academy in Albany, N.Y.

172

Street view, including the surrounding buildings.

3

427

Letter from Adelaide Sartorio to Mr. Hayward, May 21, '79.

Contains the lyrics of a love song, requested by Hayward; a note mentions that no one has been able to understand the second half of the first verse.

3

428

Letter from James Hudson to "Dear sir," June 9, 1853.

172

Concerning the arrangement of a future singing date. Marked "deceased" in the same hand, and with the same caption, as Item 350.

3

429

Photographic portrait of Mr. James.

172

3

430

Portrait of James Thorne as Figaro from The Barber of Seville.

173

Drawn on stone from a painting.

3

430a

Photograph of Philadelphia, taken from a balloon. Undated.

173

3

431

Colored portrait of Edmund S. Conner as Wallace.

174

3

431 [a?]

Playbill from Conner's Theatre.

Featuring and benefitting E S. Connor.

3

432

Letter from E.S. Conner to L. J. Ciss, May 18, 1846.

174

Containing Conner's apology for his late reply, as well as the agreement to meet with Ciss. In pencil: "scarce".

3

433

Photographic portrait of Charlotte Barnes.

176

Mrs. Edmon S. Connor.

3

434

Letter from Charlotte Barnes to Fredericks Esq., May 16, 1847.

174

Marked both "private" and "immediate"; the concerns a dispute between Mr. Wallack and Barnes over the size of their name billing in an upcoming performance. Barnes gives specific instruction in this letter how to appease Barnes, but not diminish her own billing.

3

435

Address of the Return of Brave Soldiers from Florida, by Charlotte Barnes.

174

Printing of the address read by Barnes on May 9, 1836.

3

436

Letter from Charlotte Barnes to J.S. Jones, August 23, 1842.

174

Containing Barnes's appeal for a tragic engagement with the Tremont Theatre in Boston for the upcoming season.

3

437

Portrait of Mr. Kean as Richard III.

175

3

438

Portrait of Mr. Kean as Coriolanus.

175

3

439

Portrait of Tyrone Power.

179

Includes autograph of Power.

3

440

Letter from Tyrone Power to "Sir," undated.

174-181

Concerning an "impossible … non-engagement".

3

441

Portrait of Tyrone Power as Corporal O'Conor.

180

3

442

Letter from Charles Kemble Mason to H Morrell, April 10, 1893[?]. Obituary of Charles Kemble Mason attached to letter.

182

Concerning the use of pictures. The obituary, clipped from a newspaper, is attached to an unused page of the letter; July 14, 1875 is written on the obituary.

3

443

Portrait of James W. Wallack.

184

3

444

Letter from J.W. Wallack to Webster, February 6, 1841.

184

Concerning Wallack's inability to sail due to "government pickets," and his resulting idle state. Letter sent from England.

3

445

Portrait of J. W. Wallack, Jr., as Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet.

184

Posture taken from Act II, Scene 4.

3

446

Letter from W.H. Wallack to "My dear Sir", September 20, 1821.

184

Concerning his terrible current season, as well as the bilious ague and fever of himself, his wife, and their child, and their subsequent lack of funds. Wallack requests from the recipient a production in Philadelphia to benefit his family and pay their debts.

3

447

Portrait of J. Lester Wallack as Benedict.

185

3

447a

Playbill from Wallack's Theatre's production of Rosedale on November 13, 1871.

185

3

447b

Playbill from Wallack's Theatre's production of Wonder! September 8, 1840.

185

3

447c

Playbill from Wallack's Theatre's production of The Fatal Dowry on December 29, 1845.

185

3

447d

Playbill from Wallack's Theatre's production of Wonder on May 19. 1865.

3

448

Letter from Lester Wallack to Mrs. Jameson, November 1.

185

Contains Wallack's expression of affection from himself and Mrs. Wallack to Jameson's daughter and son-in-law. Paper watermarked 1876.

3

449

Portrait of Mr. Lester as the Prince of Wales from King Henry I.

185

Posture from Part I, Act V, Scene 1.

3

450

Photographic portrait of Miss Henriquez.

185

3

450a

Photographic portrait of Joseph Proctor.

185

Caption: "American Tragedian," taken in 1891.

3

450b

Playbill from the National Theatre's production of Wallace!, on September 23, 1858.

185

Featuring Joseph Proctor.

3

451

Reproduction of a photographic portrait of W.H. Norton.

185

3

452

Photographic portrait of Joseph Proctor.

185

In Proctor's hand: "To David Muir/ with Compliments of/ Joseph Proctor/ Boston Nov. 1896".

3

453

Letter from Joseph Proctor to "My dear Sir," Liverpool, September 19, 1860.

185

Contains a description of his plans for his "professional return to America". A fissure is forming in the crease of the page.

3

454

Autograph of Nicolo Paganini, July 10, 1833.

185

3

455

Portrait of James Sheridan Knowles, dated 1840.

186

3

456

Letter from J.S. Knowles to Wemyss, dated "24th 1835".

186

Contains Kowles's acceptance of a part with Wemyss.

3

457

Illustration of Prince Arthur and Hubert from King John.

186

3

458

Portrait of Johann Wolfgang Goethe.

186

Includes signature of Goethe printed beneath the image.

3

459

Portrait of Augustus A. Addams as Hamlet.

187

3

460

Portrait of John Oxley.

187

In pencil: "John Oxley".

3

461

Engraved illustration of Cincinnati, Ohio, as seen from the river.

187

Possibly clipped from a newspaper.

3

462

Engraved illustration of the northeastern view of Penn Yan, N.Y.

189

3

462a

Death certificate of Peter Edmond Elmendorf, dated November 30, 1835.

190

Certificate names Peter Sanders and John Sanders the executors of his estate.

3

463

Portrait of William Duffy.

190

3

464

Letter from William Duffy to F.C. Wemyss, August 1, 1833.

190

Contains Duffy's notice to Wemyss of a 20-dollar advance given to Mr. Smith by Duffy for Wemyss, as well as an order for Edwin Forrest from Smith, which Duffy is sending to Forrest. In pencil: "scarce".

3

465

Portrait of Erastus Corning.

190

Includes signature of Corning.

3

466

Letter from Erastus Corning to Dr. John Swinburne, July 19, 1863.

190

References Corning's letter to Governor Horatio Seymour suggesting the appointment of Swinburne as Health Officer of New York; also mention Corning's recent "alarming illness," from which he is still recovering.

3

467

Note from Erastus Corning.

190

The note reads: "I fully concur with Mr. Payne & Mr. Martin in their recommendation of Mr. Leyne— and hope he may succeed as I consider him a very worthy man. Erastus Corning".

3

468

Receipt for surrogate fees in the estate of Peter Edmond Elmendorf, November 30, 1833.

190

3

469

Receipt from the Albany Daily Advertiser to John Sanders, August 11, 1823.

190

The receipt is for an "adv. for woman" to run 18 times.

3

470

A bill from Albany Mayor's Court to the estate of Peter Edmond Elmendorf, with payment received noted on July 6, 1835.

190

3

471

Letter from George Brinckerhoff to John Sanders, February 6, 1856.

190

Concerning bills against the estate of Peter Edmond Elmendorf.

3

472

Receipt from J.K. Paige to Peter Sanders, August 31, 1857.

190

Pencil note: "rare".

3

473

Note from S.B.W. Bloodgood to Mr. Rathbone, undated.

190

Invitation to dinner.

3

474

Letter from A.D. Lansing to "Sir," undated.

190

Concerning money owed to the recipient, and Lansing's efforts to sleuth the whereabouts of the money (it appears to have changed many hands on its path to repayment).

3

475

Bill to Peter Allanson, May 30, [?]

190

The debt is connected to the Elmendorf estate.

3

476

Letter from J.L. Rathborne to "Dear Sir", June 22, 1861.

191

Concerning various debts; includes a lengthy passage about Governor Seymour's politicking, and possible future run for the presidency. It is noted on the back in a different color ink to copy the letter to N. Blovorly (?), also dated June 22, 1861. Letter is written on New-York State Bank letterhead from the Albany office.

3

477

Receipt from the Office of the Albany Insurance Company to Peter E. Elmendorf, July 21, 1835.

191

For payment on policy number 9400.

3

478

Signature of John Van Buren.

191

3

479

Letter from Wm. Seymour to Michael E. Lauriat Jr., undated.

191

Concerning the receipt of The Book of Friendship by Wm. Seymour.

3

479a

Bank note from J.L. Rathbourne to Albian Ransom for 300 dollars, March 24, 1841.

191

3

480

Colored portrait of Miss Scott as Black Eyed Susan.

192

3

481

Two receipts for payment received from the estate of Jeremiah Van Rensselaer.

192

The top receipt is dated May 16, 1821, the bottom receipt is dated October 9, 1821.

3

482

Drawing of the Old English Drama at the Red Bull Theatre.

193

In ink: "1611".

3

483

Article of Agreement by Peter Amblen, February 4, 1813.

194

Highlighted by Phelps is one of the witnesses to the document: J. Vanderpool.

3

484

Engraved illustration of the Mansion House in Albany, N.Y.

195

4

485

Portrait of John Mills Brown.

198

Caption: "Comedian./ From a print in the collection of Charles N. Mann". In pencil on the back: "Bowery Th. 1828".

4

486

Lease agreement with the Shareholder Terms for the Bowery Theatre, October 15, 1836; signed by William Dinneford.

198

The fourth shareholder term is highlighted by Phelps, which entails that term periods that the shareholders may elect to receive back their investment (7, 16, or 21 years). The fifth term has been revised in this contract.

4

487

Portrait of John F. Foote as Hamlet.

198

Drawn for the Park Theatre in 1822.

4

488

Letter from John F. Foote to Dr. J.W. Francis, February 27, 1837.

198

Foote asks Francis for a small loan until the time that he is able to book and complete his next engagement. In pencil: "actor" and "played 'Hamlet'".

4

489

Lithographic portrait of John R. Scott as Pierre.

198

4

489a

Playbill from the National Theatre's Holiday Festivals on December 30, 1851.

198

Featuring J.R. Scott.

4

490

Letter from J R. Scott to Messers McKnown and Johnston, Utica, N.Y., March 5, 1852.

198

Concerning his current busy engagement schedule, as well as his arrangements to visit New York and Philadelphia. He closes the letter "regards to 'Daddy'".

4

491

Letter from J.R. Scott to Francis C. Wemyss, October 2, 1839.

198

Concerning a request to arrange nights with Wemyss in Baltimore.

4

492

Portrait of Henry Placide as Polonius from Hamlet.

198

Posture taken from Act II, Scene 2.

4

493

Photographic portrait of Mrs. John Wood.

199

4

494

Letter from Mr. Ingersoll to Mr. Wemyss, July 14, 1838.

199

Ingersoll declines engagement with Wemyss for a season. In pencil: "rare".

4

495

Photographic portrait of Mrs. J. Wood.

199

4

495a

Playbill from the New Chestnut St. Theatre's production on June 1, 1863.

199

Featuring Mrs. John Wood, "The Queen of Comedy, Burlesque, and Song!"

4

496

Portrait of Charlotte Cushman as Lady Macbeth from Macbeth.

199

Posture taken from Act II, Scene 2.

4

497

Engraved illustration of "The Banquet Scene in 'Macbeth'".

199

From a painting by D. Maclise.

4

498

Letter from Maeder to J.S. Jones, August 15, 1842.

199

Maeder suggests that Jones cast Mrs. Maeder as the leading woman in his upcoming production. In pencil: "Clara Fisher" next to the name of Mrs. Maeder.

4

499

Portrait of James H. Caldwell.

200

Caption: Proprietor and Manager of the American Theatre/New Orleans.

4

500

Engraved illustration of Boston as seen from Mount Bowdoin.

200

4

501

Portrait of Charlotte Cushman as Katarina from The Taming of the Shrew.

200

Posture from Act IV, Scene 5.

4

502

Engraved reproduction of a daguerreotype portrait of Charlotte Cushman.

201

Signature of Cushman is printed below the image.

4

502a

Engraved illustration of the White House in Washington, D.C.

201

Caption: View of the Capitol, Washington.

4

503

Reproduction of a photographic portrait of Charlotte Cushman as Romeo from Romeo and Juliet.

205

4

504

Portrait of Charlotte and Susan Cushman as Romeo and Juliet from Romeo and Juliet.

205

Posture from Act III, Scene 5.

4

505

Two engraved illustrations, the top of Charlotte Cushman's grave, and the bottom of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

206

In pencil on the back on the top image: "At Mt. Auburn. Died Feb 18, 1876".

4

506

Postcard from Emma Stebbins to Morrell, November 9, 1874.

204

Concerning Cushman not arranging any engagements in the future. Emma Stebbins edited the publishing of Cushman's letters and writings.

4

507

Illustration of Act II, Scene 6 from Romeo and Juliet.

Painted in 1882, engraved and copyright 1887.

4

508

Illustration of Booth's Theatre.

205

Caption: "Booth's Theatre, at corner of Twenty-third Street and Sixth Avenue".

4

509

Seating diagram of Booth's Theatre.

205

4

510

Engraving of William Cullen Bryant

205

4

511

Letter from W.C. Bryant to George Gardner, April 21, 1851.

205

Letter reads: "I have no autographs of any value to send you, the collectors of such things having stripped me bare, but I send you, as you desire, my own".

4

512

Photographic portrait of William Winter.

205

Autographed.

4

513

Letter from William Winter to "My Dear Sir," May 8, 1907.

205

Concerning the gift of Rip Van Winkle to Winter, as well as the death of a friend who was 44, while Winter and the recipient are 71 and 84, respectively. In pencil: "dramatic actor".

4

514

Engraved portrait of Mr. Russell as Sparkish.

206

Published 1819.

4

515

Engraved portrait of Fanny Kemble as Isabella from Measure for Measure.

207

Posture from Act II, Scene 2. Kemble's married name is mentioned parenthetically.

4

516

Letter from Charles Eaton to Wemyss, August 15, 1874.

207

At the top of the letter is a short note to Wemyss asking him to forward the letter to the recipient and book two passages to Pittsburgh. The contents of the letter, addressed to "Dear Sir" contain Eaton's agreement to play at the Pittsburg Theatre. In pencil: "1874".

4

517

Engraved illustration of "Othello Relating his Adventures" from Othello.

4

518

Letter from D. Marble to J.S. Jones, November 28, 1842.

208

Concerning arranging an engagement. The signature on the original letter has been removed, and the closing and signature on the item has been pasted in from a different document as evidenced by the difference in stationery.

4

519

Reproduction of a painted portrait of Charles Burke.

209-210

4

520

Letter from Charles Burke to Wemyss, October 26, 1850.

209

Contains the idea of a possible visit, the state of business, and a question of "where Farren and Lady are". In pencil: "very rare".

4

521

Promotion for Charles Burke.

209

The item has a portrait of Burke in the center as himself, plus six other portraits, each of Burke portraying characters. The caption reads, "Mr. C. Burke. American Comedian/in Comedy, Drama, Farce & Burlesq ue".

4

522

Portrait of Joseph Jefferson.

209-210

Caption: Joseph Jefferson (Father of Joseph Jefferson).

4

523

Portrait of Joseph Jefferson.

210

Caption, "Joseph Jefferson/At the age of 28". Portrait perhaps a reproduction of a photograph.

4

524

Letter from Joseph Jefferson to Shewell, dated June 19, [?]

210

Concerning Jefferson's upcoming engagements, as well as his desire to see the recipient and his wife in New York soon.

4

525

Portrait of Josephine Clifton.

211

4

526

Autograph of Josephine Clifton.

211

4

526a

Playbill from a Benefit of Miss Clifton at the Tremont Theatre on September 29, 1837.

4

527

Letter from R.L. May to John Brougham, January 4, 1879.

Concerning dues owed by the American Theatre to the American Dramatic Fund Association.

4

528

Letter from J. Vanderhoff to "My dear Sir," December 6, 1842.

211

Concerning a misunderstanding over the salary Vanderhoff had negotiated for himself and his daughter with another theatre, as well as his agreement to finish his season with the recipient.

4

529

Two engraved illustrations of Syracuse, N.Y., the top image of the center of the city, as seen from the west; the bottom of the view of the city from the train.

212

4

530

Letter from Geo Vanderhoff to "My dear Sir," December 11, 1865.

212

Concerning choosing dates for an upcoming engagement, as well as discussing salary terms.

4

531

Engraved illustration of a "View of Auburn, [N.Y.?]".

212

4

532

Autograph of Harry Eytinge

212

4

532a

Playbill from the Tremont Theatre's production of Metamora and Abon Hassan from October 1, 1838.

213

Featuring Mr. Forrest.

4

533

Engraved illustration of the Richmond Hill House.

214

4

534

Portrait of Miss Davenport as Juliet from Romeo and Juliet.

214

Posture from Act III, Scene 5.

4

535

Letter from Jean M. Lander, nee Davenport, to undisclosed, March 12, 1890.

214

Mostly quotations from, possibly, poetry.

4

536

Engraved reproduction of a photographic portrait of Brig. Gen. [Frederick W.?] Lander.

214

Portrait taken from a photograph by Brady for the Rebellion Record.

4

536 [a?]

Playbill from the Houston Opera House production of Marie Antoinette on February 3, 1875.

214

Featuring "Mrs. F.W. Lander", aka, Jean Margaret Davenport Lander.

4

537

Engraved illustration of a view of Hudson City, [N.Y.] and the Catskill Mountains.

215

4

538

Letter from Alex Wilson of the Walnut Street Theatre to George Beck of the Dramatic Fund, January 25, 1885.

215

Concerning the health and whereabouts of John R. Reed, as well as Wilson's bad cold.

4

539

Engraved reproduction of a daguerreotype portrait of Mrs. Shaw.

215

4

540

Letter from Mrs. Shaw to John Heise, January 22, 1890.

215

Concerning Shaw's gift of two autographs for the illustration of Players of a Century.

4

540a

Program from "The Misses Shaw's Concert".

215

In pen: June 30, 1840

4

540b

"Programme" of Mr. H. Russell's concert from April 10, 1840.

215

"Mary O'Hall", aka Mary Shaw, noted in pen at the top as well as the date.

4

541

Illustration of the village of Catskill, [N.Y.?].

215

4

542

Engraved illustration of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

215

View is taken from an elevated bank of the west side of the Hudson River, just below New Paltz Landing. The Hotel at Steamboat Landing is on the right.

4

543

Illustration from "Oliver Twist" of Oliver and a perturbed crowd in front of a bar.

216

Caption: "Oliver dammed by his affectionate friends".

4

544

Engraved illustration of State Street in Albany, N.Y.

217

The "NY Museum of Albany" building prominent in the foreground.

4

545

Portrait of D.C. Anderson.

218

4

546

Autograph of D.C. Anderson.

218

4

547

Photographic portrait of Isabella Dallas-Glyn.

218

Autograph beneath the photograph. The back of the photograph is inscribed to Mrs. Botta, and dated 1871. In pencil "With D. C. Anderson".

4

548

Letter from Dan Rice to "Respected Sir," March 16, 1846.

219

Concerning Rice's attempts to find the recipient in order to pay him the ten dollars he is owed. The letter also mentions that Rice's company is currently "doing a good business".

4

549

Portrait of Alfred B. Street.

219

Signature of Street is printed below the image.

4

550

Letter from Alfred B. Street to J.R. Simms, July 7, 1860.

219

Street informs Simms that he is unable to answer Simms's question. In pencil: "poet" at the top, and "State Librarian- [indecipherable]. He wrote The Gray Forest Eagle".

4

551

Engraved illustration of "The Lady's Tailor" from King Henry IV.

220

4

552

Engraved illustration of a scene from King Lear
LLL .

221

Image taken from Act IV, Scene 7.

4

553

Photographic portrait of J.B. Booth, Jr.

223

4

554

Letter from J.B. Booth, Jr., to W. Winter, March 20, 187 (last digit not written).

223

Written on Booth's Theatre letterhead. Notes Booth's appreciation of the invitation and affections expressed towards himself by Winter in their last correspondence.

4

555

Engraving of the New Boston Theatre.

223

Caption: "Entrance to the New Boston Theatre, Washington Street". In pencil: "1860".

4

556

Photographic portrait of Agnes Booth in costume.

223

4

557

Letter from Agnes Booth to Aunt Laura, dated "Friday".

223

Concerning a telegraph Booth had sent the day before.

4

558

Photogravure portrait of Agnes Booth as Mrs. Ralston from Jim the Penman.

223

4

559

Photographic portrait of J.W. Booth.

223

4

560

Letter from J.P. Harley to "Dear Sir," undated.

224

Contents reference Faustus. The item is very faded and difficult to decipher. In pencil: "Actor".

4

560a

Playbill from Booth's Theatre's production of Sardanapalus during the week of September 9, 1876.

224

Agnes Booth's name highlighted.

4

561

Portrait of W.C. Macready as Shylock from The Merchant of Venice.

225

Posture from Act I, Scene 3.

4

562

Letter from John Povey to "My dear Ben," January 18, 1855.

226

Concerning which seats are available to the recipient for an upcoming show. In pencil: "rare".

4

563

Portrait of William C. Macready in character.

226

4

564

Letter from James S. Charles to "My dear old Friend," September 11, 1856.

227

Charles declines to be in Memphis that winter, or not until they build a new theatre; includes information about his future engagements.

4

565

Engraved illustration from Romeo and Juliet, Act IV, Scene 1

227

Caption: "Friar. Take thou this phial, being then in bed,/And this distilled liquor drink thou off;"

4

566

Portrait of Andrew Jackson Allen.

230

Caption: From a print in the collection of Charles N. Mann.

4

567

Letter from A.J. Allen to Wright, December 4, 1852.

230

Concerning the possible sale of a lot for 85 dollars. In pencil: "rare".

4

568

Playbill from the Royal Surrey Theatre's production on December 22, 1836.

230

Featuring Andrew Jackson Allen and Mr. Booth. In pencil: "1836"; in ink:"Royal Surrey Theatre- London-".

4

569

Portrait of Edward Eddy as Posthumous from Cymbeline.

233

Posture from Act V, Scene 5.

4

[569 a]

Playbill from New Bowery Theater's Production of Last Day of Pompeii, ca. 1860s

[Found in Box 4 between portrait of and letter from Edward Eddy, but not numbered].

4

570

Letter from Edward Eddy to "My dear Col.," November 6, 1862.

233

Contents in code, in which "toting," "bricks," and "lies" stand for something else and are written in quotations. Contents concern the sales or trade of "bricks" and a large amount of money made by both the author and the recipient, as well as a portrait sent to the recipient for him to "keep … as an heirloom and remember".

4

571

Letter from Henrietta Irving to John Heise, March 28, 1892.

234

Irving politely declines to send Heise her photo, for she has not had one taken "for many years".

4

572

Portrait of Mary Gannon.

234

Etched in 1870.

4

573

Letter from Mary Gannon to "My dear Irving (?),"Friday, August 16th.

234

Concerning her meetings with friends and colleagues in search of a role, "I am all alone - but I have yet my part to comfort me".

4

574

Engraved image of the exterior of the New York Academy of Music, undated.

235

4

575

Photographic portrait of Charles S. Stratton ("Tom Thumb"), with his wife and infant child.

235

The child is wearing a floor-length christening gown, the train of which overtakes over 2/3 of the width of the photo, highlighting the slight stature of his parents.

4

576

Note from Charles S. Stratton, recipient unspecified, undated.

235

Note reads: "Compliments of Charles S. Stratton known as General Tom Thumb".

4

577

Photograph of two women and one man, all little people.

235

The women are wearing their hair down. In pencil on back: "Mr. & Mrs. Stratton"

4

578

Two photographs: the top, a portrait of Charles S. Stratton; the bottom, a portrait of Lavinia Warren Stratton.

235

The top photograph has a printed caption reading "General Tom Thumb", and is signed by Stratton. The bottom photograph is pencil-noted on the back: "Lavinia Warren".

4

579

Letter from Lavinia Warren Stratton to Mr. Brigess, April 5, 1903.

235

Refers to a request for an autograph. Mrs. Stratton signs her name as "Mrs. Genl Tom Thumb".

4

580

Engraved portrait of Charles S. Stratton, Lavinia Warren Stratton, Commodore Nutt, Minnie Warren, and P.T. Barnum.

235

The portrait is arranged so that Barnum hovers huge in the background over the others, highlighting their small stature.

4

581

Letter from P.T. Barnum to Mr. Winston, October 6, 1879.

235

Written on letterhead from the mayor's office of Bridgeport, Conn.; concerning the value of various properties.

4

582

Two items: the top is a group portrait of ten curiosities at Barnum's museum; the bottom is a key to the portrait, detailing the name and feature of each person.

4

583

Illustration of Niblo's Garden in New York.

235

4

584

Ink sketch of Niblo's Theatre.

235

4

585

Photographic portrait of Jenny Lind.

235

"Landy Photo Cin B" had been scratched into the negative before printing.

4

586

Letter from Jenny Lind to indecipherable, dated Thursday, May 18th.

235

Written in Swedish; references a review of Lind, in which she is said to have a voice like "the east wind," and Lind's assertion that she can "sing any note".

4

587

Engraved illustration of the exterior of Wallack's Theatre, undated.

235

4

588

Photographic portrait of Adelaide Phillips.

235

A faded, stylized writing of "Phillips" is in pencil below the image.

4

589

Letter from Adelaide Phillips to Mr. Dwight, March 5.

235

Phillips rejects Dwight's terms for a concert.

4

590

Engraved portrait of Edwin F. Christy.

237

4

590a

Sheet music cover of Christy's Melodies.

237

4

591

Letter from Edwin F. Christy to F.C. Wemyss, dated "26th 1857".

237

Christy thanks Wemyss for his assistance.

4

592

Portrait of William Warren as Herr Weigel from My Son.

236

4

593

Letter from William Warren to Shewell, August 29, 1871.

236

Warren wishes Shewell to convey his thanks to Messers Hill and Tompkins.

4

594

Portrait of J.B. Rice, possibly taken from a photograph.

236

Includes signature of Rice.

4

595

Letter from J.B. Rice to William Davidge, July 10, 1857.

236

Rice arranges to engage with Davidge.

4

596

Receipt from the Boston Museum to Mr. Warren, April 16, 1860.

236

4

597

Letter from Melinda Jones to "Sir," April 11, 1856.

References the hours of Jones's upcoming commencement.

4

598

Portrait of Mary Taylor as Miss Page from The Merry Wives of Windsor.

237

Posture taken from Act II, Scene 1.

4

599

Letter from Mary Taylor to "Gentlemen," February 18, 1857.

237.

Taylor offers her assistance for an upcoming benefit. In pencil: "rare".

4

600

Photographic portrait of Mary and Emma Taylor.

237

4

601

Photographic portrait of Charles Fechter.

238

4

602

Letter from Charles Fechter to M. Doligny, undated.

238

Written on the letterhead of the administration of the Theatre Historique.

4

603

Photogravure portrait of Charles Fechter as Hamlet.

238

Posture from Act V, Scene 1. Copyright 1888.

4

604

Photographic portrait of Charles Fechter.

238

4

604a

Photographic portrait of E.L. Davenport.

238

Davenport is in Roman costume. Pencil-noted on the back as the character Brutus.

4

604b

Playbill from The Globe's production featuring E.L. Davenport on May 22, 1871.

238

4

605

Letter from E.L. Davenport to J.O. Lunt, dated "Monday".

238

Concerning Davenport's attempts to complete arrangements for an engagement on July 1.

4

606

Portrait of Julia Bennet Barrow as Viola from Twelfth Night.

238

Posture from Act I, Scene 5. In pencil on back: "1852" and "Manageress of Howard Athenaeum".

4

606a

Playbill from the Howard Athenaeum's production on October 22, 1847, featuring E.L. Davenport.

238

"Boston" is written at the top of the item.

4

607

Portrait of Mrs. Mowatt as Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing.

238

Posture from Act II, Scene 1.

4

608

Portrait of Thomas Barry.

238, 337

Caption: Comedian.

4

608a

Playbill from Selwyn's production on May 31, 1869, featuring Thomas Barry.

238, 337

In pencil: "Boston" and "1869".

4

609

Letter from Thomas Barry to Wright, September 23, 1852.

238, 337

Concerns the making of arrangements for Mr. Forrest to work with Wright at the Broadway Theatre during the upcoming season. "Contents" is pencil-written on the item, and underlined four times.

4

610

Photographic portrait of Mrs. Thomas Barry (Clare Barry).

238, 337

4

611

Photographic portrait of Clare Barry.

238

Photograph taken by Carl J. Horner. Signed below the photograph: "Sincerely Yours Clare Barry".

4

612

Letter from Thomas Hadaway to George Beck, August 2, 1886.

238

Hadaway assures Beck that he is "still above ground".

4

613

Photographic portrait of Polly Richards.

240

4

613b [sic]

Portrait of E.L. Davenport as Hamlet from Hamlet.

238

Posture taken from Act III, Scene 2.

4

613b [sic]

Playbill from the Albany Museum's production featuring Mathews and Mrs. H. Hunt.

239

4

614

Portrait of Mr. Warren as Lance from Two Gentlemen of Verona.

240

Posture taken from Act III, Scene 1.

4

615

Photogravure portrait of John Dyott in costume.

240

The costume depicted is either biblical or middle eastern.

4

616

Photographic portrait of Joseph Bradford.

240

4

617

Letter from Barry Sullivan to "Mr Hoffbaru" (?),June 28, 1869.

240

Sullivan invites the recipient to dinner.

4

618

Portrait of Mrs. Abbott and Miranda from The Tempest.

240

Posture taken from Act I, Scene 2. Dated 1859.

4

619

Portrait of Mr. Dyott as Leontes from Winter's Tale.

240

Posture taken from Act II, Scene 1.

4

620

Letter from Mr. Chippendale to "My dear Sir," December 29, 1840.

240

Concerning the arrangement of a three-week engagement for Chippendale in Philadelphia.

4

621

Portrait of John Brougham as Sir Lucius O'Trigger from Rivals.

Posture taken from Act V, Scene 3. Possibly a photogravure.

4

621a

Playbill from Burton's Theatre's production on June 17, 1848, featuring John Brougham.

240

4

622

Letter from John Brougham to Stewart, undated.

241

Concerning a possible engagement in Philadelphia, as well as Brougham's observation of his "rival". In pencil: "Irish actor and author came to Am 1842".

4

623

Letter from Emma Williams Brougham to "My Dear Sir," undated.

241

Concerning her desire to be engaged at the Hay Market Theatre.

4

624

Note from the second Mrs. John Brougham.

241

Concerning her acknowledgment of her future engagement at the Chestnut Theatre. In pencil: "1863" and "(Miss Nelson)". The item is labeled "Mrs. John Brougham, 2nd".

4

625

Photographic portrait of Vestvali as Orpheus.

241

4

625a

Playbill from the New Chestnut Theatre's production on November 3, 1863, featuring M'lle Vestvali.

241

In pencil: "Mrs. John Brougham".

4

626

Engraved portrait of W.E. Burton as Bottom from Midsummer Night's Dream.

241

Posture taken from Act IV, Scene 2.

4

626a

Playbill from the Green Street Theatre's production on September 9, 1859, featuring W. E. Burton.

241

4

627

Photogravure portrait of Captain Cuttle.

241

5

628

Portrait of J.M. Trimble.

242

Caption: Architect.

5

628a

Playbill from the Park Theatre's production on May 12, 1847.

243

5

629

Portrait of Mr. Fleming as Edgar from King Lear.

245

Posture taken from Act III, Scene 4.

5

630

Letter from George H. Adams to "Friend Dick," Minnesota, September 13, [?].

245

Adams expresses gratitude towards Dick, and lists, presumably, three of his future engagements as a postscript. The stamp on the letterhead declares Adams as "The best trick clown in America and King of the stilts".

5

631

Photogravure portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, undated.

245

Photograph was taken by Herbert Watkins, gravure performed by S. Rosenthal. Barney Williams appears in rouge costume.

5

632

Photographic portrait of Barney Williams.

245

Includes autograph of Williams.

5

633

Letter from Barney Williams to Louis Wemyss, February 6, 1886.

245

Includes Williams' new billing address.

5

633a

Sheet music cover of Dandy Jim from Carolina, as sung by B. Williams.

245

Described as a "Popular Negro Melody".

5

634

Letter from Wyzeman Marshall to "Dear Sir & Mother," May 6, 1861.

246

Letter reads: "In times like these permit me to say in complying with your request - 'Through hate & discord 'twixt our sines [sic] increase; Yet in our hearts dwell love & endless peace'". Signed "Yours respectfully & fraternally".

5

635

Portrait of Ben De Bar as Sir John Falstaff.