Autograph letter signed from John Esdale Widdicombe to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1853 January 25.

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Autograph letter signed from John Esdale Widdicombe to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1853 January 25.

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Widdicombe solicits an order on behalf of Mrs. Widdicombe. Identification of recipient from note on attached leaf. Annotation at the top of letter, possibly in the hand of Charles Kean, reads: "Write & tell him the name is put down for two."

1 leaf ; 19 x 12 cm.

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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 ...

Widdicombe, John Esdale, 1787 or 1788-1854

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