Autograph letters signed from J. Ryder, Brixton, to [J.W. Coe?], Esq. [manuscript], 1854.

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Autograph letters signed from J. Ryder, Brixton, to [J.W. Coe?], Esq. [manuscript], 1854.

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Possibly from the actor, John Ryder. (1) Dated September 14, 1854 Thursday; Regarding the rehearsal next Monday and Ryder's confusion as to when the engagement opens. (2) Dated September 18, 1854 Monday; Ryder argues about his commitment to the Princess's Theatre. Mentions Charles Kean and his desire to take a job at Drury Lane, which he cannot afford to decline unless he is paid his due.

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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 ...

Coe, J. W., fl. 1854

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Princess's Theatre (London, England)

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Ryder, John, 1814-1885

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