Autograph letter signed from Harriet Siddons to William Murray, London [manuscript], 1830 June 27.

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Autograph letter signed from Harriet Siddons to William Murray, London [manuscript], 1830 June 27.

She writes about an event with Ellen and Charles [Kean] and discusses Murray's career as an actor. The letter is addressed "My Dear Willie" and signed from "Your affectionate sister, H."

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525609

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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 ...

Siddons, Harriet, 1783-1844

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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 ...

Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Charles Kean lived at No. 3, Torrington Square, W.C. 1, in 1853-56, according to The London Encyclopaedia, ed. Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert (1983). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Ellen Kean, London, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1853-56? February 12. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694182220 English actress, born Ellen Tree. Married actor Charles Kean, son of Edmund Kean, and toured with his company. Fro...