Reid, Fanny. Autograph letter signed from Fanny Reid, London, to Moy Thomas

Folger bibliographic ID: 229093
Folger call number: Y.c.6109
Folger holdings ID: 261287
Accession Number: cs1975

Writes about a performance of Romeo and Juliet she gave at the Gaiety Theatre under the name "Miss Fanny Lumsden." She thanks the recipient for his judicious criticism and words of encouragement. She has been playing Juliet to Kyrle Bellew's Romeo for five months. Reid mentions an upcoming performance as Juliet to Mr. Forbes Robertson's Romeo. Addressed from Bedford Hotel, Covent Garden. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir" and dated July 23

General notes

Conjectured year of letter based on year Fanny Reid performed in Romeo and Juliet at the Gaity Theatre. Recipient's identity from acquisition information Bifolium

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from Fanny Reid, London, to Moy Thomas 1883? July 23

Reid, Fanny, active 19th century Thomas, W. Moy 1828-1910 Bellew, Kyrle, 1855-1911 Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir, 1853-1937 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Juliet (Fictitious character) Romeo (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Reid, Fanny, active 19th century
subject: Reid, Fanny, active 19th century
subject: Thomas, W. Moy (William Moy), 1828-1910
subject: Bellew, Kyrle, 1855-1911
subject: Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir, 1853-1937
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
correspondent: Thomas, W. Moy (William Moy), 1828-1910