BIB_ID
80040
Accession number
MA 9467
Creator
Colman, George, 1762-1836.
Display Date
1811 March 12.
Description
1 item (1 page, with address) ; 22.7 x 18.8 cm
Notes
Shaw was a violinist and composer and led the orchestra at the Covent Garden Theatre from 1786 until the early 19th century. Colman wrote to Shaw on March 4, 1881 asking him if he would lead the orchestra at the Haymarket Theatre.
Address panel with postmarks to "Thomas Shaw Esq're / 24 Penton Street / Pentonville."
Address panel with postmarks to "Thomas Shaw Esq're / 24 Penton Street / Pentonville."
Summary
Referring to the "irregularities of the Post, of which too many instances occur in my neighbourhood; - but I trust the ghost space between our interview & your receipt of my letter could have made little or no difference to you in your arrangements. Regretting, since our Sentiments cannot coincide, that I am deprived of the pleasure of your assistance."
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