Tremont Theatre Collection, 1839-1843 | Boston Public Library Archival and Manuscript Finding Aid Database

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Box 1

Folder 1: Tremont Theatre. Proprietors. Printed season ticket; [Boston], 1842

1s. (1p.)

Folder 2: Tremont Theatre. Proprietors. Printed season ticket; [Boston], 1842-1843

1s. (1p.)

Folder 3: Sutherland, A.B. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; [Boston], 21 March 1843

Seeks engagement for himself and wife as actors. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 4: Tremont Theatre. Ms.D.; [Boston?], [1843?]

"The Spectre Pig or Going the whole Hog," ballad. 1s. (4p.)

Folder 5: [Jones, Joseph S.] Ms.D.; [Boston], [1843?]

Memorandum concerning French ballets, etc. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 6: [Jones, Joseph S.] Ms.D.; [Boston], [1843?]

Memorandum concerning dates of performances of operas, etc. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 7: Addis, John B., 1804-. Ms.D.S. (J.B. Addis); [Boston], 28 January 1843

Scene plot for "Beauty and the Beast". 1s. (2p.)

Folder 8: Tremont Theatre. Proprietors. Ms.D.; [Boston], [1843?]

Inventory of wardrobe, music, scenery, machinery, and properties. 7s. (14p.)

Folder 9: S____, W.L. Ms.D.S. (W.L.S.); Poor House, South Boston, 4 October 1842

Poem, "The Drama," with postwcript offering it for use of Theatre. 2s. (6p.)

Folder 10: [Jones, J.S.?] Printed forms, some filled out in ms.; [Boston], [1842?]

Checkbook against Merchants Bank, Boston, with filled-out stubs and blank checks. 4s. (13p.)

Folder 11

Item a: Boston Theatre (Federal Street). Proprietors. Rules & Regulations.; [Boston], [ca. 1800?]

I. No Gentleman...

Item b: Boston Gas Light Company. Printed form, filled out in ms.; [Boston], 17-24 June 1843

Bill to J.S. Jones for gas. 1s. (1p.) Attached to 11(a)

Folder 12: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], [1842?]

Memorandum on accounts. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 13

Item a: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], [1842-1843?]

Weekly receipts. 1s. (2p.)

Item b: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], [1842?]

Memorandum on outstanding accounts. 1s. (1p.)

Item c: Comer, Thomas, 1790-1862. Ms.D.; [Boston], [c. 1842]

Inventory of scores and aprts among "Music of Comer". 1s. (4p.)

Folder 14: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], [1842?]

Tabulation of accounts. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 15

Item a: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], [September-January? 1842]

Tabulation of expenses and recipts. 1s. (1p.)

Item b: [Comer, Thomas?]. Printed list of French dramatic pieces, with ms. notations; [Boston], [1842?]

1s. (2p.)

Folder 16: Tremont Theatre. Stage Manager. Ms.D.; [Boston], [1842?]

Sketch of stage showing grooves, etc. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 17: Jones, J.S. A.N.S. to Miss Fanny Jones; [Boston], [1842?]

Refuses to allow her to change her announced performance. 1s. (2p.) Copy.

Folder 18: Jones, J.S. A.L.S. to T[homas] Comer; [Boston], [January? 1843]

Requests that he and other orchestra members obtain permission to play at theatres other than Tremont. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 19: Clapp & Winkley, firm, Boston. Ms.D.S. (Isaac P. Clapp); Boston, 25 September 1826- 19 December 1839

Receipts of payment by George Jones for clothing. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 20: Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk County) Clerk. Ms.D.S. (Chas. A. Parker); Boston, 13 May 1839

Record of proceedings brought by A.B. Meech against George Jones. 1s. (3p.)

Folder 21: Harnden, William F. Ms.D.S. (J.W. Lawrence); Boston, 28 October 1839

Receipt to Tremont Treasurer for notes to be exchanged. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 22: [Jones, J S ] Ms.D.; Boston, 30 October 1839

Report to [Charles F.] Kupfer and T[homas?] Pollard concerning expenditures for improvements to Theatre. 1s. (3p.)

Folder 23: -----. Ms.L.S. (copy) to [William] Pelby; Boston, 18 December 1839

Concerning engagements of Mrs. Anderson at Tremont and National theatres. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 24: -----. A.L.S. (copy) to [William] Pelby; Boston, 19 December 1839

Concerning Mrs. Anderson's commitment to play at Tremont Theatre, making impossible her engagement at National. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 25: New Jersey Steam Navigation Company. Printed form, filled out in ms.; New York, 28 August 1839

Receipt of carpeting from T.D. Bickford, to be shipped to Providence for J.S. Jones. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 26: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], 1 January 1841

Tabulation of accounts. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 27: [Jones, J S ] Ms.L. (draft) to [Charles E] Kupfer and [Thomas?] Pollard; Boston, 30 October 1839

Concerning expenditures to improe Theatre. 1s. (4p.)

Folder 28: Meech, A. B. Ms.D.S; New York, 31 December 1839

Receipt of payment of demands against George Jones. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 29: Hillard, George S. Ms.D.S.; Boston, 3 January 1840

Receipt of payment by John Wilson of court costs in case of A. B. Meech v. George Jones. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 30: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D; [Boston], 2 September 1839-4 May 1840

Expenses and receipts. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 31: -----. -----. Ms.D.; [Boston], 2 September 1839-4 July 1840

Expenses and receipts. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 32: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.S. (George H. Child); Boston, 14 July 1840

Expenses and receipts. 1s. (3p.)

Folder 33: Jones, J S A.L.S. (J.J. Mgr) to Junius B. Booth; Boston, 15 May 1841

Concerning engagement at Theatre. 1s. (2p.) Probably a copy.

Folder 34: Lecomte, I. (T.?) Ms.D.S. (Lecomte, J.S. Jones); Boston, 11 June 1840

Agreement to engage at Theatre Madame Lecomte and company including Mlle. Desjardins, M. and Mme. Martin, Mme. Kaiffer [?] and Mlle. [?] Lecomte. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 35: Stevens, Henry Edmund, 1814-1854. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 17 June 1840

Offering his wife's services as actress. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 36: Lecomte, I. (?) Ms.D.S. (I. Lecomte, J.S. Jones); Boston, 30 June 1840

Agreement by Lecomte to engage for two nights at Tremont, with his company. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 37: Marshall, William Frederick. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Pawtucket, R.I., 29 August 1840

Seeking engagement as violin player. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 38: Boston Academy of Music. Executive Committee. Ms.D.S. (L[uther] S. Cushing); Boston, 19 October 1840

Agreement with J.S. Jones to hold concerts [at Odeon, Federal Street] only on Saturday nights in ensuing season. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 39: Fuller, Henry H. Ms.DD.S. (Henry H. Fuller, Ophelia Anderson by J. C. Oliver, Otto McCarthy, Wm. H. Prentice, Jr., Joanne P. Clapp by Chris. W. Clark); Boston, 25 February 1841-17 April 11841

Receipts of payment for services. 3s. (6p.)

Folder 40: Tremont Theatre. Treasurer. Ms.D.; [Boston], 1 May 1841

Tabulation of accounts. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 41: Jones, J S Ms.L.S. (copy by Geo. H. Child); Boston, 18 May 1841

To Junius Brutus Booth threatening suit if Booth appears at rival theatre previous to appearing at Tremont. 1s. (1p.)

Folder 42: Welch, Rufus, 1800-1856. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 16 January 1842

Requesting terms of lease of Theatre. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 43: Kemble, Thomas D. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Portland, Me., 2 August 1842

Seeking position at Theatre. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 44: Norton, Robert. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Boston, 13 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 45: Bird, R.M. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Boston, 13 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 46: Oliver, John C. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 15 August 1842

Seeking appointment as wardrobe-keeper. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 47: Holman, Abijah R. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 16 August 1842

Seeking engagement as low comedian. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 48: Weston, John M. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Woodville, Mass., 16 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 49: Winnemore, Anthony J. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; [Boston?], 17 August 1842

Seeking engagement as musician and actor-singer, citing theatres at which he has appeared, mentioning [Thomas] Comer, Messrs. Preston & Andrews, Mr. Schmitz, and Geo. P. Reed. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 50: Savory, Thomas C. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 17 August 1842

Seeking post as scene-painter. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 51: Matthews, Richard, 1823- . A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 18 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor, mentioning theatres at which he has appeared and parts he has played, referring to theatreical managers Hill and Hield. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 52: Proctor, George B. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Boston, 18 August 1842

Seeking post as doorkeeper. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 53: Harbordt, Charles A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 19 August 1842

Seeking engagement as double-bassist or flautist. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 54: Phillips, Sarah C. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Baltimore, 19 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actress, offering credentials and terms. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 55: "Friend, A," i.e. anonymous. Ms.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 19 August 1842

Concerning abuses to supernumeraries by Mr. Parker, Head of Supernumeraries. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 56: Everts, Henry. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 20 August 1842

Seeking engagement as violinist. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 57: Russell, Mrs. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 19 August 1842

Seeking engagement [as actress?], referring him to Mr. Friedham [John Friedham?] of National Theatre. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 58: Crosland, Charles. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Cambridgeport, Mass., 20 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 59: Niles, G.W. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 20 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 60: James, John S. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 20 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor, offering credentials. 1s. (2p.)

Box 2

Folder 61: Henry, William. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 20 August 1842

Seeking engagement for himself and wife as actors, mentioning experience with Messrs. Ludlow, Smith, Caldwell and Latham. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 62: Peck, Joseph P. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Philadelphia, 21 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 63: Young, William. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 21 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 64: Mavor, B. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 22 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.) Mentions Harrington's Museum.

Folder 65: Byrne, Peter C., 1823-1867. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 22 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor, referring him to Mr. Latham. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 66: Miller, Henry. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 22 August 1842

Seeking engagements for himself and friend as violinists, mentioning experience in theatres in Manchester (Eng.) 1s. (2p.)

Folder 67: Wheelwright, J. Warren. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; boston, 22 August 1842

Seeking post of treasurer at Theatre. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 68: Young, Thomas G. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 24 August 1842

Applying for post of prompter at Theatre, citing experience at St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 69: Munroe, Francis. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 25 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 70: Newton, Robert G. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 27 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor and copyist. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 71: Tryon, John. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 2 February 1843

Concerning terms of engagement of equestrian troupe of June, Titus, Angarine & Co., mentioning performers already engaged and referring to [William] Pelby's offer of engagement at National Theatre. 1s. (4p.)

Folder 72: Opl, F. A. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; White Sulphur Springs, Va., 28 August 1842

Seeking engagement as French-horn player, mentioning experience at Richmond Theatre. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 73: Wood, William F., d. 1855. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 30 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actor, seeking engagement of wife and son as dancers and of dog for tricks, listing theatrical mss. and music in his possession. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 74: Groves, Eliza. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; North Danvers [Mass.?], 31 August 1842

Seeking engagement as actress. 1s. (2p.)

Folder 75: "Boston Boy." A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 31 August 1842

Seeking post at Theatre, requesting Jones to direct reply to "H.F.H." 1s. (2p.)

Folder 76: Oznola, E.M. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 31 August 1842

Seeking post at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 77: Harrison, Mrs. A. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Boston, 31 August 1842

Concerning engagement at Theatre, mentioning previous experience as actress at Park Theatre (New York) and Lion Theatre (Boston). 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 78: Kendall, James K. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; West Point, 1 September 1842

Seeking engagement at Theatre [as musician?]. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 79: Matthews, Richard, 1823-. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 1 September 1842

Again seeking engagement as actor, mentioning previous engagement under Hield at Franklin Theatre, N.Y., and experience at theatres in Albany and Troy, listing parts he plays. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 80: Groves, Eliza. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; North Danvers [Mass?], 5 September 1842

Accepting proposed terms of engagement as actress, making further proposals. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 81: Stimson, Alexander Lovett, 1816-1906. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 6 September 1842

Requesting that his name be placed on Free List at Theatre in exchange for newspaper promotions. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 82: Park, John C. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 7 September 1842

Thanking him for free admission to Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.) Signature has been cut away.

Folder 83: Codet, J.R. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Providence, 10 September 1842

Seeking post as ballet master, dancer, and actor, mentioning previous engagement under Jones in Bangor. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 84: St. Luke, John, d. 1850. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Halifax, N.S., 10 September 1842

Proposing terms of engagement of his daughter as operatic singer, listing parts that she sings, and proposing terms of engagement of himself as orchestra leader, mentioning Tremont orchestra leader Mr. Austinelli [Louis Ostinelli?]. 1 s. (4 p.)

Folder 85: Gallagher, James. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 13 September 1842

Seeking engagement at Theatre as supernumerary. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 86: Opl, F.A. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Richmond, 16 September 1842

Accepting offer of engagement [as French-horn player]. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 87: Elliott, Celeste, 1814-. A.L.S. to Joseph S. Jones; New York, 6 October 1842

Proposing terms of engagement, mentioning terms at which she is engaged at Bowery Theatre and theatres in Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Folder 88: Whiting, J.R. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 8 October 1842

Concerning settlement of litigation with Charles R. Thorne involving bond given by Jones with Mr. Hamblin as surety. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 89: Lecomte, I. [T.?] A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 8 October 1842

Proposing terms of engagement of himself and wife, suggesting opera-ballets they would perform. 1 s. (3 p.)

Folder 90: -----. A.N.S. to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 8 October 1842

Requesting definite offer of salary for engagement of himself and wife. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 91: Farwell, J.H. & F.F., firm, Boston. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 8 October 1842

Requesting payment of bill incurred by Mr. Fuller [for printing]. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 92: Dame, W.A. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 10 October 1842

Requesting to be placed on free list as critic for Daily Bee and correspondent to New York Aurora. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 93: Lecomte, I. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 11 October 1842

Offering terms of another engagement. 1 s. (3 p.)

Folder 94: Beresford, Charles. A.N.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 10 October 1842

Proposing engagement at Theatre, mentioning parts he will play. 1 s. (3 p.)

Folder 95: Prentis, Henry. Ms. D.S.; Boston, 11 October 1842

List of articles-loaned (musical instruments) by Jones. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 96: Groves, Eliza. A.N.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 14 October 1842

Seeking engagement at Theatre, mentioning recently-completed engagement at Eagle Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 97: Elliott, Celeste, 1814-. Ms. L.S. (W. Draper) to J.S. Jones; New York, 17 October 1842

Concerning engagement at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 98: Toomer, James. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; Philadelphia, 24 October 1842

Concerning Madame Celeste's [i.e. Celeste Elliott's] manuscripts, hoping her engagement at Tremont is as profitable as that at Chestnut St. Theatre, conveying best wishes to Messrs. Chapman and Howard. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 99: -----. A.N.S. to J.S. Jones; [Philadelphia], 25 October 1842

Concerning change in engagement of Madame Celeste [Celeste Elliott]. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 100: Draper, W. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 30 October 1842

Concerning engagement at Theatre and accomodations at Tremont House for Madame Celeste [Celeste Elliott]. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 101: Harnden & Co., Boston. Ms. L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 8 November 1842

Granting him free use of freight lines. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 102: Russel, A.D. A.N.S. to James R. Whiting; New York, 21 November 1842

Concerning settlement of suit brought by Joseph S. Jones against Charles R. Thorne. 1 s. (3 p.) On p. [1] is A.N.S. from Whiting to Jones calling his attention to the note, which was forwarded to Jones.

Folder 103: Barber, Thomas. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New Bedford, 24 November 1842

Seeking engagement of himself and two daughters as actors, mentioning having played with Madam Fan[n]y Est[h]er at Park Theatre [N.Y.]. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 104: Shed, Charles D. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Providence, 3 December 1842

Seeking post as scenepainter at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 105: Hoskins, William. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 15 December 1842

Seeking, on advice of J. Sefton, engagement at Theatre for self and wife, late Julia Wallacks. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 106: Goodwin, T. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 21 December 1842

Concerning manuscripts in Jones's possession. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 107: Sands, Charlotte Jessie. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 23 December 1842

Seeking engagement as actress. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 108: Norris, James & Co. Ms. D.S. (James Norris, J.S. Jones); Boston, 31 December 1842

Agreement by Norris to engage his company of animals and attendants at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 109: Bernard, George. Ms. D.S.; Boston, 25 March 1845

Agreement with J.S. Jones to engage Virginia Minstrels  at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 110: Preston, John. A.L.S. (signature cut away) to George H. Child; Dorchester, Mass., 3 January 1843

Concerning accounts of Theatre, some of which had been taken from him by one Mr. A. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 111: Russell, W.H. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Providence, 12 January 1843

Seeking engagement as actress for his wife. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 112: Ashby, John. A.L.S. to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 13 January 1843

Offering to install gas lighting in Theatre, referring to president of Manhattan Gas Works, Lambert Sugdom. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 113: June, Titus & Co. Ms. D. (draft); Boston, 26 January 1843

Agreement between June, Titus & Co. and J.S. Jones of engagement of June & Co. at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 114: June, Titus, Angarine & Co. Ms. L.S. (Nathan Homer) to J.S. Jones; New York, 27 January 1843

Agreeing to proposed terms of engagement at Theatre, mentioning agent J[ohn?] Tryon. 1 s. (4 p.)

Folder 115: Otis, James F. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Washington, 28 January 1843

Suggesting he engage [William Evans] Burton at Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 116: Tryon, John. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 30 January 1843

Concerning terms of engagement of June, Titus, Angerine [Angarine] & Co., mentioning Welch's circus and several circus performers. 1 s. (4 p.)

Folder 117: June, Titus, Angarine & Co. Ms. L.S. (N[athan] A. Homer) to J.S. Jones; New York, 6 February 1843

Clarifying terms of engagement of June, Titus, Angarine & Co. at Theatre, discussing possible opposition by Welch's circus troupe and cooperation of Welch's partner, H. Rockwell, mentioning scenic requirements. 1 s. (4 p.)

Folder 118: Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk Co.) Printed form, filled out in ms.; Boston, 13 February 1843

Writ (s. Joseph Willard) against J.S. Jones in favor of John Williams & Co., authorizing Sheriff to summon George H. Child to appear in court as agent to Jones. 2 s. (3 p.)

Folder 119: French Company. A.L.S. (illegible, "Regr. de la Compagnie francaise au theatre niblo [Niblo's Garden, New York]") to [J.S. Jones]; New York, 26 May 1843

Seeking engagement at Theatre, listing plays the company performs. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 120: Jones, Joseph S. A.L.S. (draft) to Thomas Niles; Boston, 5 June 1843

Regretting that engagements at Theatre will not allow him to return property to Directors of Theatre as soon as they wish. 1 s. (2 p.)

Box 3

Folder 121: Tremont Theatre. Proprietors. Ms. L.S. (Thomas Niles, Charles L. Hancock) to J.S. Jones; Boston, 8 June 1843

Notifying him that Proprietors have voted to repossess Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 122: Ingersoll, David S. A.L.S. to Joseph S. Jones; Boston, 13 June 1843

Seeking financial assistance for his family, mentioning his deceased son David Ingersoll. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 123: Willard, George. A.L.S. to J.S. Jones; Boston, 17 January 1843

Seeking engagement as actor. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 124: Davis, Mulligan, Brown & Oakey. Ms. L.S. to J.S. Jones; New York, 25 January 1843

Seeking engagement to produce comic pantomimes at Theatre, referring to "Swiss Brothers." 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 125: Thayer, Joseph H. A.L.S. to Washington Parker Gregg; [Boston], 17 March 1827

Declining appointment to Theatre Building Committee. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 126: Towne, Solomon. A.L.S. to Washington Parker Gregg; Boston, 28 March 1827

Declining to serve on Building Committee. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 127: Stearns, George. A.L.S. to Washington Parker Gregg; Boston, 31 March 1827

Requesting postponement on payment of stock assessment. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 128: Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk Co.) Printed D. filled out in Ms.; Boston, 1 August 1827

Writ of attachment against Uriah Higgins for debt to Fay & Tirrell. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 129: Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk Co.) Printed D. filled out in ms.; Boston, 2 August 1827

Writ of attachment against Uriah Higgins for debt to Prescott & Cheney. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 130: Suffolk County, Mass. Sheriff. A.L.S. (Henry H. Huggeford) to W.P. Gregg; Boston, 18 December 1827

On attaching Josiah Roger's Tremont Theatre shares by writ issued at complaint of William and Joseph Whall. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 131: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Ms. D.; Boston, 1827-1828

Notes on various resolutions passed at meetings of directors, proprietors, and stockholders. 16 s. (25 p.)

Folder 132: Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk Co.) Printed D. filled out in ms.; Boston, 12 January 1828

Writ of Attachment against William Pelby for debt to William E. Hardy. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 133: Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk Co.) Printed D. filled out in ms.; Boston, 6 February 1828

Writ of attachment against William Pelby for debt to William C. Smith. 1 s. (3 p.)

Folder 134: Suffolk County, Mass. Sheriff. A.L.S. (Henry H. Huggeford) to W.P. Gregg; Boston, 7 February 1828

On attaching William Pelby's Tremont Theatre shares by writ issued at complaint of William C. Smith. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 135: Masschusetts. Court of Common Pleas. (Suffolk Co.) Printed D. filled out in ms.; Boston, 22 February 1828

Writ of attachment against Lewis Carey for debt to Hazen Morse. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 136: Guild, Moses, Jr. A.N.S. authorizing C. Guild; Boston, January 1829

To vote his shares in Tremont Theatre. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 137: Baxter, Daniel. A.N.S. appointing Joshua Sears; Boston, 30 April 1829

His proxy at meeting of Tremont Theatre stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 138: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Stockholders. Ms. D.S.; Boston, 13 April 1829

Petitioning proprietors to call meeting of stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 139: Loring & Kupfer, hardware dealers, Boston. Ms. N.S.; Boston, 30 April 1829

Appointing Charles F. Kupfer their proxy at meeting of Tremont Theatre stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 140: Rogers, Josiah. A.N.S. authorizing Sumner Crosby; Boston, 29 April 1829

To vote his shares in the Tremont Theatre. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 141: Gibbens, Daniel L. A.N.S. authorizing George M. Gibbens; Boston, 30 April 1829

To vote his shares in Tremont Theatre. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 142: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Directors. Ms. D.S.; Boston, 30 April 1829

Calling a meeting of stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 143: Preston, Remember. A.N.S. instructing Angus Peabody; Boston, 30 April 1829

To vote his shares in Tremont Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 144: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Ms. N.; [Boston], [1827?]

On various vouchers for New Theatre. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 145: Todd, Jacob. A.N.S naming Daniel Adams; [Boston], 7 May 1830

His proxy at meeting of Tremont Theatre stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 146: Metcalf, Eliab Wright, 1781-1835. A.N.S. naming William J. Niles; Boston, 20 June 1829

His proxy at meeting of Tremont Theatre stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 147: Adams, Ward. A.N.S. naming Preston Shepard; Franklin, 30 May 1829

His proxy at meeting of Tremont Theatre stockholders. 1 s. (1 p.)

Folder 148: Suffolk County, Mass. Sheriff. A.L.S. (Henry H. Huggeford) to W.P. Gregg; Boston, 16 February 1832

On attaching Tremont Theatre shares of Nathan Whitehill and James and Watson Freeman by writ issued at complaint of Benjamin Freeman. 2 s. (3 p.)

Folder 149: Richards, Stevenson. A.L.S. to John Lilley; New York, 7 August 1832

Acknowledging offer. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 150: Boston, Tremont Theatre. Mss; [Boston], [183-?]

Lists of stockholders. 4 s. (9 p.)

Folder 151: Metcalf, Eliab Wright, 1781-1835. A.L.S. to [George?] Domett; [Boston], [183-?]

Sending subscription book. 1 s. (3 p.)

Folder 152: Morse, Hazen. A.N.S. authorizing Thomas Niles; Haverhill, 2 May 1842

To vote his shares in Tremont Theatre. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 153: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Ms.; [Boston], [183-?]

Names of Subscribers. 6 s. (10 p.)

Folder 154: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Ms. D.; [Boston], [183-?]

Bills approved for alterations. 1 s. (2 p.)

Folder 155-6: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Ms. D.; Boston, 1828

Auditor's report on 1827-1828 accounts. (62 p.)

Folder 157: Boston. Tremont Theatre. Ms. D.S. (Thomas Niles); Boston, 19 May 1840

State of treasurey. 1 s. (1 p.)