Autograph letters signed from Alfred Bunn to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1832-1855.
Bunn, Alfred, 1796-1860, sender.; Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1787 or 1788-1868, addressee.; Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841, addressee.; Crouch, F. Nicholls, addressee.; Friswell, W., active 1836, addressee.; Ward, C. J., active 1852, addressee.; Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882, addressee.; Cooper, John, 1793-1870, addressee.; Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880, addressee.; Barnett, M., active 19th century, addressee.; Mitchell, Mr., active 1832, addressee.; Crouch, Mrs., active 1833, addressee.; Bedwell, Mr., active 19th century, addressee.; Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England); Covent Garden Theatre.
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Title
Autograph letters signed from Alfred Bunn to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1832-1855.
Description
28 items ; 12 x 19 cm to 23 x 20 cm
Associated name
Bunn, Alfred, 1796-1860, sender.
Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1787 or 1788-1868, addressee.
Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841, addressee.
Crouch, F. Nicholls, addressee.
Friswell, W., active 1836, addressee.
Ward, C. J., active 1852, addressee.
Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882, addressee.
Cooper, John, 1793-1870, addressee.
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880, addressee.
Barnett, M., active 19th century, addressee.
Mitchell, Mr., active 1832, addressee.
Crouch, Mrs., active 1833, addressee.
Bedwell, Mr., active 19th century, addressee.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Covent Garden Theatre.
Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1787 or 1788-1868, addressee.
Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841, addressee.
Crouch, F. Nicholls, addressee.
Friswell, W., active 1836, addressee.
Ward, C. J., active 1852, addressee.
Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882, addressee.
Cooper, John, 1793-1870, addressee.
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880, addressee.
Barnett, M., active 19th century, addressee.
Mitchell, Mr., active 1832, addressee.
Crouch, Mrs., active 1833, addressee.
Bedwell, Mr., active 19th century, addressee.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Covent Garden Theatre.
Scope and content
Most letters related to Bunn's work as a theater manager at Drury Lane and Covent Garden, with many sent from one of these theaters. Recipients: C. Westmacott, Mr. Mitchell, Tom Dibdin, Mr. Crouch (possibly F. Nicholls Crouch?), Mrs. Crouch, [Wm.?] Friswell, C.[J.?] Ward, B. Webster, J. Cooper (likely John Cooper), Mackinlay, J.R. Planché, Mo[or?]ish, Mr. Goldsh[ede?], M. Barnett, and Mr. Bedwell. (1-10) are letters of varying length to Westmacott, some referring to theatrical articles. (8), written from Paris, gives news of the theatrical scene in Paris and mentions that Mrs. C. Gore's new piece at the Haymarket is borrowed from a piece called La duchesse de Lavaubalière, now playing at the Porte St. Martin. (9) refers to "a very true anecdote of young Grattan" and indicates that he, Bunn, is been preparing "A life in 2 large vols. of poor Elliston." (18), dated March 16, 1855 and addressed to B. Webster, asks after Madame Celeste. (20-21) to Cooper both concern the rate of payment for work as manager and actor. (28) consists of a photograph of Bunn and a leaf with a brief biographical statement.
Note
Many letters undated.
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS Add 786.
Source of acquisition
Purchased from Myers, February 1982.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
France -- Paris.
France -- Paris.
Call number
Y.c.2594 (1-28)
Folger accession
MS Add 786