Thanks Westmacott for his interest in his professional concerns; Wallack will start on tour about the end of September which will employ him for many months; refers to Henry 4th; he has objections to managing C[ovent?] Garden because his "knowledge of the establishment never having been ten minutes behind the scenes there in my life."
Wallack writes that he "does not have dresses for the other parts and have those that I have named." In all of his engagements in his life he has never had half the trouble or controversy which this one has given him; it is evident he is not to act in Brighton; refers to Charles Kean. Letter is addressed "My dear Sir."
Mentions several upcoming plays at his theatre including Comedy of "Money," Born to good luck, Christmas night and My Christmas dinner. Letter is addressed "My dear Fuller."
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