The Harry Watkins Diary, Volume 3 [May 10, 1847–Feb. 2, 1849]

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25 September 1848

. Pleasant—reading and writing all day, after supper wrote—washed—to bed at 11. P.M.

25 September 1848

Pleasant—Rehearsal A.M. writing P.M. at Theatre 7 P.M. 1st night of the Ravels, Good House.

26 September 1848

. Cool. Rehearsal A.M. writing P.M. at Theatre 7 P.M. in two pieces Devil to Pay, and it was so literally, for nobody knew anything of it, Rookwood was the last piece. Pooor House.

27 September 1848

. Cool, Rehearsal A.M. the Robbers was put up for the 28th all the Actors new in it, it is impossible to tell what the bill will be for two days at a time,—you dont [sic don't] know what to study.

28 September 1848

Beautiful day. Rehearsal A.M. writing & studying P.M. at Theatre 7 P.M. Benefit of G. F Browne. Robbers & Rookwood Fair House

29 September 1848

—Pleasant—Rehearsal A.M letter from Pauline. I could not tell by it whether she wanted to see me or not, she wanted me to correspond with her, but I cant [sic can't] stand that—and wrote her so, telling that I would like to see her. if I can 't do so, I write no more letters at Theatre 7 P.M—the Ravel family and Wallace. Good House.

30 September 1848

—Quite warm—threatening rain—Rehearsal A.M.

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The Harry Watkins Diary, Volume 3 [May 10, 1847–Feb. 2, 1849]
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Harry Watkins
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