Copies of letters to and from E.T. Holmes [manuscript] 1840 July-August.

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Copies of letters to and from E.T. Holmes [manuscript] 1840 July-August.

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Contains 13 letters discussing Kean and Wallack's forthcoming appearances at the Theatre Royal, [Brighton?]. Eight of the letters are to E.T. Holmes from correspondents James W. Wallack, Charles John Kean and S. G. Fairbrother, with some explanatory notes and 4 letters are from Holmes to Wallack. Also includes one letter from Kean to Charles John Hill.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Fairbrother, S. G. (Samuel Glover), active 1823-1855

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Theatre Royal, Brighton

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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 ...

Holmes, Edwin, 1797-1873

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Holmes, E. T. (Edwin T.), active 19th century

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Wallack, James William, 1791?-1864

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Hill, Charles John, 1805-1874

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