Autograph letter from C. Kean to Mr. Webster [manuscript], 19th century Friday evening.

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Autograph letter from C. Kean to Mr. Webster [manuscript], 19th century Friday evening.

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Written in the third person. Recipient is likely Benjamin Webster. Mentions having sought permission from PlancheĢ to perform Follies of a night. Indicates that he thinks there will be no necessity in Mr. and Mrs. Kean's appearance in a second piece after Much ado; he would prefer one of the stock farces with Mrs. & Mr. Keeley or Mr. Buckstone.

2 leaves ; 18 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 ...

Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882

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