An Original Handwritten Letter by Writer Jane Porter to Actor/Stage Manager Robert Ellison. The signature has been cut/clipped from the letter. A interesting letter discussing plays at Dury Lane, Robert Ellison actor/stage manager, access to the theater, asking for tickets , actors interpretation of their parts and a lengthy discussion on Shakespeare. Dated 1819. Jane Porter 1775-1850 was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure. Her bestselling novels, Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) and The Scottish Chiefs (1810) are seen as among the earliest historical novels in a modern style and among the first to become bestsellers. Porter detailed the life and exploits of Scottish hero William Wallace in her historical novel of 1810, The Scottish Chiefs.They were abridged and remained popular among children well into the twentieth century. Size is 225mm x 180mm. Condition is average. Light folding creases. Loss to edges. Mounted on paper.