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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25 May 1854

Thurs. (Thursday) 25 —Very Warm—Rehearsing, reading & walking A.M. walking P.M at Theatre 7 P.M. played the Drunkard again, and, following my wife's advice, played it without ranting—did not get near as much applause but pleased the audience better—that is the judicious portion—I shall try the quiet style for a short time and see how it takes.