Autograph letter signed from Fred. Feild Whitehurst, Brentford, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1857 May 14.

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Autograph letter signed from Fred. Feild Whitehurst, Brentford, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1857 May 14.

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Whitehurst indicates that he was at the theatre the previous night when the fire broke out, and he informs Kean of the role of a police constable in allaying the fears of the audience. He also compliments Mrs. Kean's "calmness & courage...in appearing on the stage at such a moment." Letter addressed simply to "Sir."

2 leaves ; 21 x 19 cm.

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Whitehurst, Frederick Feild, 1814?-1888,

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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 ...