Autograph letter signed from H. Kelfe, Montpellier, to Charles Macklin, London [manuscript], 1769 May 18.

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Autograph letter signed from H. Kelfe, Montpellier, to Charles Macklin, London [manuscript], 1769 May 18.

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Kelfe makes another request that Macklin immediately institute a suit in Doctor's Commons against James Calfe, engraver, for giving out that he is [her] husband." Kelfe indicates that she was born in St. Martins Street, Leister [sic] Fields in 1743 and was married in 1761 at Marylebon Church by Mr. Boot. Addressed to Charles Macklin, James Street, Covent Garden, London, Angleterre.

2 leaves ; 22 x 18 cm.

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Kelfe, H., 1743-

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Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42578 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x000197 Charles Macklin, born in Ireland, became a famous actor-manager and playwright based in London at Drury Lane, Haymarket, and Covent Garden. He was especially famed for comedy; Shylock was considered his best role. He carried on a vigorous feud with David Garrick. From the description of Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1...

Calfe, James, engraver, fl. 1769

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