Scripts and Abstracts
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English French |
| Physical Description | 1 folder |
Scope and Content
This series contains three full scripts, Les Extremes du Coeur [The Extremes of the Heart], La Fête du Protecteur, [The Protector's Birthday] and Roseliska Ou Amour Haine et Vengeance [Roseliska or Love, Hatred or Revenge], in French which were performed by a group of French prisoners held at Portchester Castle.
These scripts are original pieces created by the French prisoners. The seven remaining documents provide detailed abstracts or plot summaries of the theatricals performed by a group of French Prisoners at Portchester Castle. These abstracts of plot presumably were to inform Captain Charles William Paterson that the men were not performing anything subversive. The plot summaries refer to original works created by the French prisoners as well as well-known pieces from the time such as René Charles Guilbert de Pixerécourt's play Cœlina ou l’Enfant du mystère [Coelina, or The Child of Mystery] written in 1800. The abstracts are written in the hand of Pierre Charles Limozin.
Arrangement
This series has been arranged into scripts and abstracts and then alphabetically by title of the play.
Les Extremes du Coeur by unknown, script
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/1 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a ten page script for
Les Extremes du Coeur [The Extremes of the Heart], written in French. The main characters include Blainval, Thibault, Janquot, Darmont, Sergent de Ville and Juliette. They were played by the French prisoners: Lafontaine, Farine, Breton, Grintgens and Vauthier. This play also appears to have been written in honour of Captain Charles William Paterson as it concludes with a ballet, a tribute to him and the gift of some verse.
La Fete du Protecteur by unknown, script
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/2 |
| Dates of Creation | ca.1810 |
| Language of Material | French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is an eight page script for
La Fête du Protecteur, [The Protector's Birthday] divertissement with singing in one act, written in French. The main characters include Adolphe, Mathurin, Prosper and Justine. They were played by the French prisoners: Lafontaine, Breton, Grintgens and Vauthier. The play was written in honor of Captain Charles William Paterson's birthday and concludes with a ballet and a tableau displaying his name. The play was first performed at Portchester Depot.
Roseliska Ou Amour Haine et Vengeance by Lafontaine and Mouillefarine, script
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/3 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a forty-two page script for
Roseliska Ou Amour Haine et Vengeance [Roseliska or Love, Hatred or Revenge], melodrama in three acts, written in French. It is written by Lafontaine and Mouillefarine, two French prisoners at Portchester Castle. After the title, there is a dedication to Paterson. The main characters include Stanislaw, Polowitz, Polinski, Metusko, Hokinski, Caske, Walko, Unofficial Sarland, Roseliska and Fresca. They were played by the French prisoners: Lafontaine, Blin, Revendy, Mouillefarine, Godele, Breton, Palluel, Sintor, Sutas and Grintgens. The play is set in Poland and was written for a group of French prisoners to perform in Portchester Castle.
Abstract of the Birthday of Lise; Abstract of the Bossomanie or Hunch-backs For Ever ; The Gallant Cobler by unknown, abstracts
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/4 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item contains a summary of each play in English performed by French prisoners at Portchester Castle. The plays summarized include
The Birthday of Lise, vaudeville in two acts;
The Bossomanie or Hunch-backs For Ever , vaudeville in one act;
The Gallant Cobler, a vaudeville in the Billings gate style. This item was sent to Captain Charles William Paterson.
Abstract of The Botanique Lesson by unknown
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/5 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
The item contains a summary of the play
The Botanique Lesson in English which was performed by French prisoners at Portchester Castle.
Abstract of The Botanique Lesson; The Prussian Milk Maid; Mr William by unknown, abstracts
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/6 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item contains a summary of each play in English performed by French prisoners at Portchester Castle. The plays summarized include
The Botanique Lesson; The Prussian Milk Maid; Mr William. This item was translated into English.
Abstract and script of The Hearts by unknown
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/7 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a six page summary of each act and translation of the play
Les Extremes du Coeur, written by the French prisoners.The main characters include Blainval, Thibault, Janquot, Darmont, Sergent de Ville and Juliette. They were played by the French prisoners: Lafontaine, Farine, Breton, Grintgens and Vauthier. The play concludes with a ballet and tribute to Captain Charles William Paterson and the gift of some verse.
Abstract of The Picture by Raphael; Coelina; The Supposed Enlisting by unknown
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/8 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item contains a summary of each play in English performed by French prisoners at Portchester Castle. The plays summarized include
The Picture by Raphael; Coelina; The Supposed Enlisting.
Cœlina could be based on René Charles Guilbert de Pixerécourt's play
Cœlina ou l’Enfant du mystère ["Coelina, or The Child of Mystery"] written in 1800. This item was translated into English.
Abstract and script of The Protector's Birthday by unknown
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/9 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a four page summary of each act of
The Protector's Birthday. The main characters were Mathurin, Adolphe, Prosper and Justine. The play concludes with a ballet and a tableau displaying the name of Captain Charles William Paterson. The play was first performed at Portchester Depot. The play was translated into English by the French prisoners.
Abstract of The Wife With Two Husbands; The Supposed Enlisting by unknown, abstract
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/1/10 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item contains a summary of each play in English performed by French prisoners at Portchester Castle. The plays summarized include
The Wife With Two Husbands, melodrama in three acts;
The Supposed Enlisting.
The Wife with two husbands could be based on René Charles Guilbert de Pixerécourt's
La Femme à Deux Maris [The Wife With Two Husbands], written in 1802 . This item was translated into English.
Playbills
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810-1811 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 folder |
Scope and Content
This series contains invitations to performances by French prisoners at Portchester Castle. The invitations are in the format of a playbill and take the form of a handwritten letter. They provide a list of the theatricals performed by the prisoners each day. His docketing uses the phrase "French Prisoners Play Bill", also giving the date of the performance. They conclude with the time of the performance. The invitations are written in the hand of Pierre Charles Limozin to Captain Paterson. These invitations illustrate how the group of French prisoners at Portchester Castle promoted their performances.
Arrangement
This series has been arranged chronologically.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/1 |
| Dates of Creation | Sept 21 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of peformances for 21 September 1810 include
Let us Try; The Billeting and
Coelina or The Child of Mystery.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/2 |
| Dates of Creation | Sept 24 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of peformances for 24 September 1810 include
The Birth day of Lise; The Bossomanie or Hunch backs For Ever and
The Gallant Cobler.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/3 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 1 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of peformances for 1 October 1810 include
The Faeries of Love; The Perilous Forest and
The Bossomanie or Hunchbacks For Ever.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/4 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 8 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of peformances for 8 October 1810 include
The Buffet, one act vaudeville's first representation;
The Billeting; The Wooden Sword, an Italian Pantomine in two acts, and
The Gallant Cobbler.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/5 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 12 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of peformances for 12 October 1810 include
The Wife with Two Husbands and
The Supposed Enlisting.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/6 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 19 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of peformances for 19 October 1810 include
The Faeries of Love; The Wife with Two Husbands and
Mr Vautour or The Proprietor Under Seal.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/7 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 20 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 20 October 1810 include
The Barber of Seville and
Drelindindin, or The Ringer of the Samaritan.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/8 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 22 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 22 October 1810 include
The Perilous Forest and
The Botany Lesson.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/9 |
| Dates of Creation | Oct 29 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 29 October 1810 include for
Mr Vautour. or The Proprietor Under Seal; The Two Martines, or The Ass and the Attorney; The Recruit and
The Pegs of Mr. Adam.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/10 |
| Dates of Creation | Nov 2 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 2 November 1810 include
Roseliska and
The Bossomanie or Hunch backs for ever.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/11 |
| Dates of Creation | Nov 7 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 7 November 1810 include
The Barber of Seville and
The Pegs of Mr Adam.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/12 |
| Dates of Creation | Nov 9 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 9 November 1810 include
Coelina or The Child of Mystery and
The Birth day of Lise.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/13 |
| Dates of Creation | Nov 16 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson.The listing of performances for 16 November 1810 include
The Botanique Lesson; Mr. William and
The Prussian Milk Maid.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/14 |
| Dates of Creation | Dec 3 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 3 December 1810 include
The Buffoon and The Tarflon; The Coward and
Follys of Harlequin.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/15 |
| Dates of Creation | Dec 10 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson. The listing of performances for 10 December 1810 include
The Knight of Lion and
The Supposed Listing.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/16 |
| Dates of Creation | Dec 14 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson.The listing of performances for 14 December 1810 include
The Prussian Milk Maid;
Victor or The Child of the Forest and
The Parachute.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/17 |
| Dates of Creation | Dec 27 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson.The listing of performances for 27 December 1810 include
The Enchanted Ring; The Novice and
The Coward.
Invitation to performances
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/2/18 |
| Dates of Creation | Jan 1 1811 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This is an invitation from Pierre Charles Limozin on behalf of the French Prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson.The listing of performances for 1 January 1811 include
The Mistake; The Genteel Cobler and
The Golden Apple.
Letters
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3 |
| Dates of Creation | ca.1810-1811 |
| Language of Material | English French |
| Physical Description | 1 file |
Scope and Content
This series contains letters sent to Captain Charles William Paterson who was the officer in charge of the prisoners of war at Portchester Castle. The letters are from these French prisoners. The letters span a range of topics, from thank you letters to letters requesting the whereabouts of a man. In the series, there is also a letter to Captain Charles William Paterson's wife from one of the prisoners who made tables for her.
Arrangement
This series has been arranged alphabetically by author of the letter and then chronologically where possible.
Letter from Andrea de Nenier to Captain Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/1 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Andrea de Nenier to Captain Charles William Paterson expressing his desire to return to France and to his family. This letter is written in English.
Letter from French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/2 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from the French prisoners expressing gratitude and praising Captain Charles William Paterson's kindness. The letter is written in French and translated alongside in English.
Letter from French prisoners to Mr Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/3 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter of farewell in French from the French prisoners to Captain Charles William Paterson.
Letter from Forqueray to Captain Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/4 |
| Dates of Creation | Dec 3 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Forqueray to Captain Charles William Paterson. The letter is dated 3 December 1810. The letter details in English his history in the French army and his father's loss of fortune. In addition, the letter reveals that he has spent five years in England as a prisoner.
Letter from Forqueray to Captain Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/5 |
| Dates of Creation | 3 Feb 1811 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Forqueray to Captain Charles William Paterson who is no longer at Portchester Castle and is now on the HMS Puissant Spithead. The letter is dated from the 3 February 1811. This letter expresses Forqueray's disappointment in not being informed of Captain Paterson's departure and thanks him for his kindness. This letter is written in English.
Letter from Forqueray to Captain Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/6 |
| Dates of Creation | 2 Mar 1811 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Forqueray to Captain Charles William Paterson (now on the HMS Puissant Spithead) dated 2 March 1811. This letter expresses Forqueray's gratitude and his wish to stay in touch with Captain Paterson. This letter is written in English.
Letter from Limozin on behalf of the French Prisoners to Captain Patterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/7 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Limozin who is writing on behalf of "The French Performers" or French prisoners ["Les Comediens francais societaires, Prisonniers à Portchester"] to Captain Charles William Paterson . This letters thanks Captain Paterson for his kindnesses to them and the note he had just sent. This letter is written in French and translated alongside in English.
Letter from Limozin to Captain Charles William Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/8 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | French English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Limozin, a French prisoner held at Portchester Castle, to Captain Charles William Paterson. Limozin informs Captain Paterson that he is one of the wounded who hopes to be returned to France, he has an injured left hand. In addition, his wife, who was pregnant, died in childbirth leaving his three children motherless and looked after by a struggling sister-in-law. Limozin has heard no word from them since being wounded and captured by the Spanish. He asks Captain Paterson to facilitate his return to France. His letter provides biographical details about Limozin - his full name is "Pierre Charles Limozin", he is 40 years old ["âgé de 40 ans"], and he was a sergeant major of the first regiment of the Paris guard ["sergent [sic] major au 1er Regt. De La Garde de Paris"].
Letter from Limozin to Monsieur Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/9 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter in French to Captain Charles William Paterson from Limozin. It expresses his gratitude for his imminent return to his children.
Letter from Limozin to Captain Charles William Paterson and his wife
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/10 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1811 |
| Language of Material | English French |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Limozin inviting Captain Charles William Paterson and his wife, and their family to a performance in the new year. Limozin also requests a guest list. This letter is written in French and translated alongside in English.
Letter from Morice to Madam Paterson
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/11 |
| Dates of Creation | ca. 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Morice to Captain Charles William Paterson's wife, "Madam Paterson", which informs her that her "two tables are finished". These tables were presumably made by Morice. This letter is written in English.
Letter from Palliser to the Comanding officer
| Reference Number(s) | GB 71 THM/415/3/12 |
| Dates of Creation | Jun 10 1810 |
| Language of Material | English |
| Physical Description | 1 item |
Scope and Content
This item is a letter from Palliser to the Comanding officer at Portchester Castle, Captain Charles William Paterson. Palliser is looking for the wherabouts of Monsieur Lecoq and asks if he is in Portchester Castle as his family are worried. The letter is written in English.
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