[MITCHELL (William, 1798-1856, emigrated to America in 1836 and took over the Olympic Theatre in New York)]

Autograph Letter Signed from W. Davidson to an unnnamed actor, saying that "Mr Mitchell has informed me that you are disengaged at Easter, will you (in confidence) oblige me with the terms upon which you would appear at the Olympic? Negotiations are pending with Miss Lacombe - Miss Birch - Travers, Stretton Miran &c &c", 2 sides small 8vo, Olympic Theatre, [444 Broadway, New York], 'Thursday' no date, c.

Mitchell's reign at the Olympic, 1839-1850, was famous for topical burlesques. He himself was particularly admired as Vincent Crummles in 'Nicholas Nickleby'.

Item Date:  1845

Stock No:  17033      £125

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