Title: Theater playbill for Mr. Mathews in "Travels in Air, Earth & Water" and "The Polly Packet" at the Theatre, Washington, D.C., October 23, 1822
Description: Theatre. Mr. Mathews positively for this night only. The Public are respectfully informed that Mr. Mathews of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane and Covent Garden, will make his second appearance in Washington, on Wednesday Evening, Oct. 23, 1822. When will be presented, First Time, an entirely new entertainment, in 3 acts, the whole of the characters by Mr. Mathews, called "Travels in Air, Earth, & Water, consisting of recitations, stories, anecdotes, and songs ... Part III. Mr. Mathews will represent the pleasures of a Sea Voyage in "The Polly Packet" ...