BIB_ID
126778
Accession number
MA 2968.2
Creator
Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831.
Display Date
1823 May 20.
Credit line
Gift of Herbert Cahoon, 1970.
Description
1 item (2 pages) ; 18.4 x 11.1 cm
Notes
Elliston gives the place of writing as "T R D L," which most likely stands for "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane."
Part of a collection of five letters from R. W. Elliston and William Elliston to various theatrical associates. Each item has been described in an individual catalog record.
Part of a collection of five letters from R. W. Elliston and William Elliston to various theatrical associates. Each item has been described in an individual catalog record.
Provenance
Herbert Cahoon.
Summary
Writing optimistically about the next season; asking permission, on behalf of Miss Stephens, for the music of "The Lord of the Manor" (probably a reference to the comic opera by John Burgoyne); saying that he has given Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Yates permission for "Giovanni in London" and that he has lent them the manuscripts and music; signing himself "your brother manager."
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