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Object: Morton, Reno & Mack to Col. James F. Miliken
Creator: Morton, Reno & Mack
Date: 1891
Shelf-mark: Theater Arts Manuscripts Collection
Repository: Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights: Public Domain
This is a typical example of a 19th-century variety act seeking employment – in this case, from acting agent and producer Colonel James F. Miliken.
Transcription (Click to Reveal)New York July 23rd 1891
Col. Milliken [sic]
Dear Sir
We would be pleased to have you place our names on your books. Should anything offer for coming season would be pleased to hear from you. Act consists of grotesque dancing, high kicking, contortion, and knock-about business. At present with “Pain’s” Paris Production at Manhattan Beach, our third season with Pain’s productions.
Yours Respectfully
Morton, Reno & Mack
#224 East 113th St
New York