The Harry Watkins Diary, Volume 11 [July 22, 1853–June 12, 1854]

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Title: The Harry Watkins Diary, Volume 11 [July 22, 1853–June 12, 1854]
Author: Harry Watkins
Editor: Amy E. Hughes, Naomi Stubbs
Print Source: Harry Watkins. Diary. Papers of the Skinner family, 1874-1979 (inclusive), box 17, MS Thr 857. Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; Harvard Library Viewer (opens in new tab)
Date: July 22, 1853
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20 March 1854

Mond. (Monday) 20 Pleasant—Rehearsal A.M. Reading & studying P.M. at Theatre 7 P.M. 1st appearance of Julia Dean—house full—receipts over $900 She is a great favorite in this city—it was here ~~began~~ her Theatrical career began,—here she was fostered and, indeed, made what she is. I am not one of her most enthusiastic admirers. Her personal appearance, which is beautiful, has done more to promote her success than any talent she ~~may~~ possesses—Hunchback was the opening play.