autograph letter signed and autograph note signed,

Anglo-American actor (1844-78). The letter, to W. L. Maitland, "Prince of Wales Theatre / Thursday" (no date), 2 pp, 12mo. "Every place but one or two - is taken for Saty & not even one stall is left. The only place your are at all likely to get them is at either Mitchells or in Bond Street. They told me at the Box Office just now that you cd. not get 6 stalls together until after Saty week - all the Librarians buy them up." He declines a dinner invitation due to a previous engagement. Address on reverse of second leaf, partly covered by remains of mount, "Betjemann <...> | 167 Gr<...>". The note, to Mrs Wyndham, "Thursday aft.", one page, 12mo, cropped. "I enclose you the box you wish for tonight & hope you will like the piece. What about Easter Monday at Edinbro?" The reverse showing signs of previous mounting. Two items,