Found 3 collections related to Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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

Two quarto scrapbooks put together by an unidentifed compiler, containing a large collection of newspaper clippings, playbills (printed originals and manuscript tracings), and various theatrical notices relating to the career of Sarah Siddons. Includes manuscript accounts, checks, and statements of payment to her; and letters, most by her husband, William Siddons, some by her son, Henry Siddons, a few by Sarah Siddons herself. Bound in drab wrappers, paper-covered cloth spines with manuscript spine titling. Formerly owned by Alfred Morrison, with his monogram bookplate in each volume. less

The James Smith manuscript material in the Pforzheimer Collection consists of writings and correspondence. The writings include: a holograph copy of Horace Smith's poem "Man"; holograph sonnets in immitation of Shakespeare ("Absence and presence, born of Elder Night" and "Thoul't still survive, when I to Time shall bow"); and a holograph "Epigram to Count D'Orsay." Four poetic pieces held by the Pforzheimer Collection were published in a posthumous collection edited by Horace Smith in 1840; these four and an additional five pieces were published by Alfred Morrison in 1895, while the remainder remain unpublished. The bulk of the correspondence is from the 1830's. Correspondents include: Lady Blessington, writer and literary hostess; Henry Colburn, publisher; Jane Porter, novelist; Horace Smith, writer and humorist (his brother) and over twenty others. less