[William Robert Grossmith; Infant Roscius, Master Grossmith of Reading] Autograph Letter Signed W.R. Grossmith to unknown party, about theatrical arrangements, including his brother..

An actor able to dictate terms!. One page, 4to, sl. aged, fold marks, sl. crumpled but text good and clear (in somewhat awkward handwriting). I wish my Brother - Master [?] Grossmith - to give One [sic] evenings entertainment in Hull [underlined] (on his return from Newcastle) in about a fortnights time;- I should therefore feel obliged if you will inform me whether the Theatre Royal [underlined] has been open lately - for what other entertainments) and the lowest terms [double underlining] for One night [underlined] - | Having all my own Scenery &c (constructed to fit up in Public Rooms [Underlined]) - & Halls [underlined] - / the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal Liverpool - Manchester - Newcastle - Exeter - Plymouth &c have let [underlined] my Brother these Theatres, & on all his recent visits, at considerably less [two words underlined] than the usual terms [both words underlined] - & I trust, under those conventions & the [?] of these times, you will also make them as low as possible [phrase underlined].- | An answer by return of post or [?] - directed to me at 'Post Office Sunderland' [underlined], will very greatly oblige - On receipt of whole - if I decide on coming, I will immediately fix the night & find the Cash [underlined twice].