Autograph Letter Signed from J.G. Powell, London, to Charles John Kean

Autograph Letter Signed from J.G. Powell, London, to Charles John Kean

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Published: 1858

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Powell mentions that a grant made to Shakespeare would "prove that he moved in much higher society than is generally supposed." Adds that, "having resided and mixed much with rustics in Warwickshire," he believes he can correct several great mistakes in the recent edition of Shakespeare. Written from 3 Cornwall Terrace, Upper Westbourne Terrace. Signed JG Powell, BA Cambridge.


Autograph Letter Signed from A.W. M[unt?], London, to Charles John Kean

Autograph Letter Signed from A.W. M[unt?], London, to Charles John Kean

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Name of correspondent not clear; identity of recipient based on pencil annotation. The correspondent regrets hearing about Kean's intention to leave the stage when he still has "so many years of vigor" before him and mentions that he had wished that Kean become the next tenant of the Lyceum. Letter also makes reference to the possibility that the Lyceum Theatre might be converted into a hotel. On letterhead of 59, Harley Street, W.


Autograph Letter Signed from John Palle, Templemore, to Charles Kean, London

Autograph Letter Signed from John Palle, Templemore, to Charles Kean, London

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Published: 1833

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Palle offers encourages Kean in his theatrical pursuits, and he predicts he will soon surpass Macready. Suggests to Kean that "to marry at [his] age would be folly in the extreme." Also makes references to Sheridan Knowles and Ellen Tree. Integral address leaf addressed to "Charles John Kean, Esqre, 44 Southampton Row, Russell Square, London."