Two Autograph Letters, one Signed "ML", the other unsigned, both to Ben Webster, actor-manager.

Total 5pp., 8vo, some defects, somewhat grubby but texts clear and complete. ([1848)] "I am delighted with the 1st part of Ds [unidentified] book. I should lose no time about the 'circulars'. / I will begin the 1st part directly - capital scene capital effects & will require some original music - no vamps. Will Reed do it? Of this anon. I will see you perhaps tomorrow night." He wants a box at the Adelphi which he wants to "patronise". ([undated]) "I smoked a cigar with Prince Albert last night & he gave me a capital account of the new piece that I want you to be kind enough to let me bring to partner of my expences tonight. / If you can do so without keeping any £.S.D out of the house be kind enough to leave my name at the door. / I want you also to add to my obligations by lending me your name for £100 for 3 Months as I don't want to ask my new master ["Punch" owner, making this 1841?] for an advance & I am unexpectedly called upon to dub up - . . ." WITH: (manuscript, secretarial) Circular letter signed "Mark Lemon" in which he announces the next meeting of the Dramatic Authors' Society, 14 Nov. 1855 (Punch Office). Three items,