Autograph letter signed from Alexander Maconochie to Charles John Kean [manuscript], [1838?] April 15.

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Autograph letter signed from Alexander Maconochie to Charles John Kean [manuscript], [1838?] April 15.

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On Kean as an actor, both in tragedy and comedy. Refers to Kean's portrayal of Hotspur, with the assessment that he may "very speedily rival the fame in representation of Garrick." Adds that he believes Kean "could not fail in Don Felix & the like characters."

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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