Found 3 collections related to Singers -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Correspondence

George Smith, English actor and singer. · To James Winston, actor, singer and theater manager : 2 letters : -- 1 autograph letter signed : 13 Aug 1819 : (MISC 2578) : 1 page (double sheet) : from 4 Union Street, Somers Town : begins, "In conformity to Mr. [Robert William] Elliston's advertizement requiring all applications respecting Engagements for Drury Lane Theatre to be made to you, I beg leave to say I shall be happy to continue my services ...." -- 1 autograph letter signed : 19 May 1825 : (MISC 2579) : 1 page (double sheet) : from Fleet Prison : begins, "I am almost at a loss for language to express my feelings for the great generosity of yourself and Mr. Elliston to my unfortunate situation ....". less

Frances Maria "Fanny" Kelly, English actress and singer. In 1819 she rejected a marriage proposal from the essayist Charles Lamb, but remained friends with him and his sister Mary. · To the editor of the Court Journal : 1 autograph letter signed : 22 May 1833 : (MISC 0978) : from Strand Theatre : begins, "Enclosed is a short address [no longer present] which I shall this evening give at the close of my entertainment ...". less