Box Y.d.341(57-112)
Contains 56 Results:
Autograph letter signed from William Hone, Patriot Office, Bolt Court, to John Payne Collier, Morning Chronicle Office, 1838 October 12
Marked "Immediate." Offers "intelligence," including "new and genuine stuff respecting Shakespeare personally, as a man, & an author." Invites Collier to see him.
Autograph letter signed from Leigh Hunt, Chelsea, to John Payne Collier, 25 Euston Square, Somers Town, 19th century
Dated November 7. Has been suffering from a headache for some weeks, thanks Collier for letters. Writes that the Repository is "looking up."
Autograph letter signed from John H.L. Hunt, 5 Martletts Court, Bow Street, Covent Garden, to John Payne Collier, 1840 May 7
Collier's note: "Son to Leigh Hunt and no good, I fear. Very like his father's hand writing." Informs Collier of his penury and sufferings and asks for help, apologizing for his presumption.
Autograph letter signed from Ann Hatton, Park Street, Swansea, to John Payne Collier, 1833 October 12
Solicits Collier's "name and influence" in assisting Hatton to print her new poetic work. Written on the reverse of an advertisement for "The Raconteur by Ann of Swansea, sister of the late Mrs. Siddons and John Kemble, Esq."
Autograph letter signed from Douglas Jerrold, 8 Lower Craven Place, Kentish Town, to John Payne Collier, 19th century
Dated December 3. Reports that he has used his influence to obtain a trial at Drury Lane for an enthusiastic novice, Mr. Humphreys.
Autograph letter signed from Douglas Jerrold, Thistle Grove, Little Chelsea, to John Payne Collier, 25 Euston Square, 19th century
Dated January 15. Thanks Collier for his advocacy of Jerrold's interests. Asks Collier to recommend him for a position at the Mirror.
Autograph letter signed from Charles Kean, Brighton, to John Payne Collier, Morning Chronicle, 1840 September 5
Collier's note: "(Son of Edmund Kean.)" Asks Collier to publish Kean's response to criticism of his conduct (relating to Mr. Holmes and Mr. Wallack) that has appeared in the Morning Chronicle.
Autograph letter signed from Frances Maria Kelly, Dean Street, to John Payne Collier, 1845 December 22
Announces a benefit for her and her theatre, Miss Kelly's Theatre, on January 3 (see Y.d.341 (86a-b.)) Solicits Collier's help in applying to the Duke of Devonshire.
Autograph letter signed from Frances Maria Kelly, Dean Street, to John Payne Collier, ca.1845-ca.1846
Asks Collier to present an enclosed letter of application (not included in present collection) to her patron the Duke of Devonshire.
Autograph letter signed from Frances Maria Kelly, Dean Street, to John Payne Collier, 1845 December-1846 January
Encloses a printed notice of her forthcoming benefit on January 3, 1846. Advertises the performance of the Amateurs, including Charles Dickens, who also wrote the prologue (DNB.)