Autograph letter signed from Westland Marston, Sandgate, to Kean [manuscript], 1853 August 9.

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Autograph letter signed from Westland Marston, Sandgate, to Kean [manuscript], 1853 August 9.

Recipient is probably Charles John Kean. Marston discusses the details of an agreement he has with Kean to be paid £100 for two plays. Also includes a copy of Kean's reply dated August 19, 1853.

4 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7328438

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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 ...

Marston, Westland, 1819-1890

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