Theater playbill for "The Poor Soldier" and "The Dumb Man of Manchester" at the Washington Theater, August 10, 1861

Theater! Corner of 11th and C streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Great bill for to-night. The Poor Soldier has proved one of the greatest successes ever achieved in Washington. Peals of applause and laughter greeted the singing and acting. It will be repeated for the last time, with The Dumb Man of Manchester. Saturday, August 10, 1861, the performance will commence with the ballad opera of "The Poor Soldier" ... To conclude with the interesting drama of "The Dumb Man of Manchester" ... Great novelties in preparation! ...