| Description | Since childhood he has been a performer, acting as one of the Babes in the Wood and doing stage recitals; Mr Dean, a lodger at his mother's lodging house, had asked him to go to London: he and his brother could imitate voices; he has been told he has much talent and can sing: the only thing against him is that he is not tall; he asks for an opportunity to perform for her
10 August 1818 |