Autograph letter signed from Alaric A. Watts, St. John's Wood, to Charles Kean [manuscript], 19th century February 5.

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Autograph letter signed from Alaric A. Watts, St. John's Wood, to Charles Kean [manuscript], 19th century February 5.

Praises Kean's performance in Louis XI. Watts also mentions a publisher "of a very imperfect volume" requesting some suggestions for an improved edition of the work, "Men of our Time." Letter addressed from 12 Bridge Road, St. John's Wood. Addressed to Mr. Kean.

3 leaves ; 23 x 18 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7562073

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Watts, Alaric Alexander, 1797-1864

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