Articles on Legal Dispute between Felicita Vestvali and Henry D. Palmer

Event Information

Venue(s):

Manager / Director:
Henry Palmer

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
31 December 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

01 Aug 1865
12 Aug 1865

Program Details



Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Felicita Vestvali

Citations

1)
Article: New York Herald, 01 August 1865, 4.

“The well known contralto singer and actress Felicita Vestvali was yesterday before Judge Barnard, of the Supreme Court, in chambers, on the suit of Henry D. Palmer, formerly her agent, on a claim for moneys due him from one of their engagements.  The difficulty, however, was compromised in a manner satisfactory to both parties.”

2)
Article: New York Clipper, 12 August 1865, 142.

Notes that dispute was over an earlier engagement at Niblo’s, which was not as profitable as expected.  Part of Vestvali’s compensation was her wardrobe, valued at $1,700.  The management of Niblo’s claimed a percentage, as did Palmer.  Vestvali refused and was arrested when they heard she was preparing to leave the country.