Farren, William. Autograph letter signed from William Farren, Covent Garden Theatre, London, to unidentified recipient

Folger bibliographic ID: 231365
Folger call number: Y.c.1739
Folger holdings ID: 234473
Accession Number: 261453

In consequence of a new tragedy and a new farce at Covent Garden next week, he shall not be employed after next Wednesday. He seeks an offer for 4 nights performance. Letter addressed "Sir." With two newspaper clippings, one dated 1843 describing Farren's recent illness and one describing Farren's farewell benefit performance, dated July 1855. Also, a print of Mr. W. Farren as Sir Anthony Absolute (published by G. Smeeton, 17 St. Martin's Lane, 1818)

General notes

MSS Y.c.1728-1744 possibly taken from a scrapbook of theater memorabilia

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from William Farren, Covent Garden Theatre, London, to unidentified recipient 1820s? Friday

Farren, William, 1786-1861 Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Rivals Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 Anthony, Sir (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Farren, William, 1786-1861
subject: Farren, William, 1786-1861
depiction: Farren, William, 1786-1861
depiction: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816