one autograph letter signed to unnamed male correspondent,

English actor (1846-1909). 4 pp, 12mo. Interesting letter relating to marriage and the acting profession. "I do not agree with the opinion expressed by Mr J. T. Green respecting the early & unhappy marriages of actors & actresses having to play love scenes together. I think in most cases of love making upon the stage it is looked upon as purely a matter of business. Doubtless there are exceptional cases, but the marriages of actors & actresses are mostly happy - Mr. & Mrs. Kendal. playing lovers - a long life of married happiness - Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Compton - Mr. & Mrs. . Mr. & Mrs. Macklin Mr. Thorne & his much lamented wife - Mr. & Mrs .F. Terry - Mr. & Mrs. Edward Terry - I dont know whether the latter pair played lovers on the stage in early life, but they have played them for many years off the stage / Marriage is purely a lottery & perhaps government ought to interfere as we know from lately that lotteries are illegal, I could mention many more cases of married happiness. on the stage, but I will not further trespass upon your space". In good condition despite some discolouration.