Autograph letter signed from Alex MacKenzie, Baltimore, to R.P. Smith, Philadelphia [manuscript], 1833 January 2.

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Autograph letter signed from Alex MacKenzie, Baltimore, to R.P. Smith, Philadelphia [manuscript], 1833 January 2.

Inquires about pagents held at the Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia. MacKenzie writes that the Holiday Street Theatre has opened under the most favorable auspices: Charles Kemble plays Hamlet tomorrow night and his daughter will play Bianca in Fazio on Saturday.

1 item ; 25 x 20 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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