Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Lewis Thompson, St. Peter's College, to Charles John Kean
Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Lewis Thompson, St. Peter's College, to Charles John Kean

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Published: 1857

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The Captain of the Queen's Scholars [i.e. Thompson] compliments Kean and requests his acceptance of the enclosed tickets for their play (no longer with letter). He writes that their theater has new scenes, mentioning that the back one is very similar to the one in Midsummer night's dream, as it was bought out of the Princess's Theatre.

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."

Autograph Letter Signed from George Scharf, London, to Charles Kean
Autograph Letter Signed from George Scharf, London, to Charles Kean

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Published: 1856

Total Pages: 6

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Scharf indicates that Kean's "mention of Autolycus and the purse business reminds [him] of the thievish god Mercury!" On leaf 2, a drawing with the caption "Hermes Autolycus in the paenula & petasus with purse." Address on item: 1 T.S. (presumably Torrington Square). Also, a leaf labeled "Records of Norfolk" with drawings of a lion and mulberries.