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1847 October 8 . J. B. Hayden, Jr. ALS to James D. Perkins; Portland, [Maine].

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Box 4
Abstract:
Working in Charles H. Hayden's store in downtown Portland. Describes Portland and his daily routine of working, smoking, and drinking. Notes a friend who "has got a license to sell I need not say what." Comments on the local theatre, describing its interior and discussing plays he has attended by ministrel performers, possibly Dan Rice. "Jim Crow Rice is playing here. I went to see him the other night he played Otello and African Prince . . . the theatre is nothing but an old Barn with ruf Board seats in it the actors are misirable."
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05