Letter from RD to his parents, relating to: his arrival in Birmingham and his first impressions of the Prince of Wales Theatre [where he was to work with Henry Baynton's company]; his forthcoming rehearsal for the part of Lucius [in Julius Caesar]; plans for him to play Robin in The merry wives [of Windsor] the following week; and Mr [James] Bernard, who is there with him.
Dated at: Birmingham. Holograph.