Apr. 21, 1859 - P.T. Barnum to Sir



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Letter by P.T. Barnum offering the services of Tom Thumb & Company, under the handstamp of the CRYSTAL PALACE COMPANY/April 21 1859, at the time the Little General was in England.


Dear Sir,


Genl Tom Thumb - Picco and Senor Olivieria, the best solo violinist living, except one, can be disengaged from about the 2nd May until the 2nd July. On the 6th of July the little General will sail for America, never to appear in England again. They can perform twice a day & if required three times a day.


They propose to visit a number of cities & towns which the General has not visited in 12 years, but as he wishes to make some purchases



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and arrangements in London previous to sailing, I have suggested to him to offer you the services of the entire party for the time specified above.


I think you can have them for £175 per week all included – or if you will only want them to perform twice per day & will not object to their performing in London at night, a deduction of £50 per week would be made from the above.


The entire attraction is very superior. The General’s present footman & coachman are negroes (black as charcoal) and the miniature Equipage is more attractive than ever before.


The General has any amount of cuts & can also furnish at cost price, those mammoth colored American Bills. As I leave for the Continent on Saturday afternoon I will feel obliged by your reply by return post.


Truly Yours,


P.T. Barnum


Geo Grove


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