Autograph letter signed from Charles Dance to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1856 July 1.

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Autograph letter signed from Charles Dance to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1856 July 1.

Discusses terms for writing a 5 act play for Kean. In an added note, Kean states that he declined the proposal.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7091148

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Dance, Charles, 1794-1863

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...