This brief memoir of Mr. Compton has been written in response to the wishes expressed by his professional brethren, as well as by his private friends.<br><br>If the former find their recollection of their fellow-actor quickened, and the latter are able to recall more distinctly the valued friend, our exertions will not have been fruitless.<br><br>We have here to acknowledge, too briefly, the assistance which has been readily afforded us by many friends; to Mr. Brudenell Carter, who has cheerfully given his time and his counsel, we are so much indebted that gratitude compels us to state an obligation we cannot hope to requite.<br><br>The frequent recurrence of the words "my father" is due to each of us having written the parts he was best acquainted with.