American actor and author. His most famous single work is the song “Home, Sweet Home.” ALS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, September 29, 1818. Letter to Joseph D. Fay of New York requesting personal assistance. In part, “If you will have the goodness to find him [Mr. Thomas William Betterton] out immediately on rec[eip]t of this letter, enable him to come to New York & procure a passage for him as soon as possible, - every expense, passage money included, may be thrown into a bill upon me at 60 days, addressed to No 4 Southampton St, Covent Garden, & it will be punctually paid. I am sure there is no need of urging this case again upon your kindness. It will be remembered by Mrs. Glover & by your old friend with the gratitude which has so often rewarded your good offices for the suffering.” In very good condition, with light toning and soiling, reinforcement to spine and integral second page and some small separations along mailing folds. R&R COA.
