Autograph letters signed from James Grant Raymond, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, to Edmund Kean [manuscript], 18th or 19th century October 13-15.

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Autograph letters signed from James Grant Raymond, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, to Edmund Kean [manuscript], 18th or 19th century October 13-15.

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(1) Letter addressed "Dear Sir" and dated October 13. Discusses an alteration of Henry VI; mentions the character of Jack Cade. With a manuscript copy of the letter; (2) Letter is addressed "Dear Sir" and dated October 15. Raymond asks Kean's advice about Munden [possibly Joseph Shepherd Munden] playing the character of Jack Cade. With a manuscript copy of the letter. Both are addressed from T.R.D.L. and signed "J.G. Raymond."

2 items ; 21 x 13 cm to 23 x 19 cm.

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