Autograph letters signed from J.W. Wallack to Mr. Holmes [manuscript], 1840 August 13.

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Autograph letters signed from J.W. Wallack to Mr. Holmes [manuscript], 1840 August 13.

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(1) Refers to a misunderstanding between Wallack and managers of the Brighton Theatre. He discusses various Shakespeare plays in which he does not want to appear; he has costumes for some Shakespeare plays, but not others. (2) Concerns the proposed production of several Shakespeare plays and the overlapping engagements of Kean and Wallack which amounts to a violation of the contract with Kean. Letters addressed "Dear Sir." Addressed from Gloucester Place. Both letters are dated August 13.

2 items ; 23 x 19 cm.

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

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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