History of the Philadelphia Stage, Between the Years 1749 and 1855. By Charles Durang. Volume 1. 1749 to 1818. Arranged and illustrated by Thompson Westcott, 1868

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Messis Lawler, Everett and Hinkin, I really think that, I have made a mistake in sending Booth to England after he played his farewell engagement at the Walnut St, in the season you have now in hand. the Farewell engagement was so announced - but, he did not go till September of the fall of 1836 - when he acted at the Walnut St an engagement, after Forrest played his farewell engagement at the Chestnut St Theatre of 4 nights, previous to his going to London to play. Booth acted also 4 nights at the beginning in the arly part of September 1836 ending about the 14 of that month

August 13th / 63

Friend Westcott,

I have been among the halt for sometime - that, is my swollen feet has kept me from locomotion during the long hot months we have had since July - [?], I should have at least given [?] of you a Call - as to my getting as far as Mr Everetts house - I could not [?] any means - without riding - I didn't get to see my wounded son, who lives up that way. I learn that Mr Everett has again got an his [?] - altho' his ankle must be disabled - I hope he is well up again.

I have got the sketches of the Greines' - nearly completed - if you don't want the sketches - I'll

send them to New York - when I get - the MS. finished which will be in a short time. I send you this word - as a matter of duty - offering it first to your paper - If you do not want it why there is no harm done in the inquiry and in the declinations by our proprietors. Yours respectfully, Chas Durang

This beaten weather has entirely [?] my whole system. I paddle my canoe about, a little after sun set.

I suppose, however, you are [?] at the sea shore. wisely you select the dog days - so that, you may find fresco evenings on your return. I think that sea bathing would be of service to me - but alas (the means fail for that [?]

Mr. John Lacy Comedian and Dramatic Writer in his three Principal characters. Teague in the Committee Scruble in the Cheats and Galliard in the Variety. Died 1681.