She never was taught to act at all; and though there are many faults in her performance of Juliet, there is more power than in any female playing I ever saw, except Pasta's Medea.

She is not handsome, rather short, and by no means delicately formed; but her face is marked, and the eyes are brilliant, dark, and full of character.

She has far more ability than she ever can display on the stage; but I have no doubt that, by practice and self-culture, she will be a far finer actress at least than any one since Mrs.Siddons.I was at Charles Kemble's a few evenings ago, when a drawing of Miss Kemble, by Sir Thomas Lawrence, was brought in; and I have no doubt that you will shortly see, even in Dublin, an engraving of her from it, very unlike the caricatures that have hitherto appeared.

I hate the stage; and but for her, should very likely never have gone to a theatre again.
Even as it is, the annoyance is much more than the pleasure; but I suppose I must go to see her in every character in which she acts.

If Charlotte cares for plays, let me know, and I will write in more detail about this new Melpomene.