Autograph letter signed from R.H.S. Wyndham, Edinburgh, to Charles Kean, London [manuscript], 1851 September 24.

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Autograph letter signed from R.H.S. Wyndham, Edinburgh, to Charles Kean, London [manuscript], 1851 September 24.

Wyndham writes regarding a testimonial to Mr. Murray (possibly William Henry Murray) on the occasion of his approaching retirement. Addressed from the Royal Adelphi Theatre, Edinburgh.

2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482848

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1790-1852

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Epithet: actor-manager British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000985.0x0002ff ...

Wyndham, Robert Henry Sharp, 1814-1894

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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 ...