In this letter, written in grey ink on off-white paper, Gosse regrets to inform Prideaux that he cannot do as he asked. There is a red letterhead on the first page.
Lengthy two page article from the New York Times Magazine describing the life and death of Edmund Kean. The subheading reads "Poverty, Fame and Bitterness Were the Lot of Edmund Kean, Who Passed from the Scene a Century Ago." An inset reproduction...
In this letter, Kean informs his correspondent of the recently death of his son, who "died on Monday morning last." He thanks his correspondent for kindness shown in "the midst of my affliction." The letter is written on yellowed paper, with faded...
Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833; Letters; Drury Lane Theatre
In this letter, Kean writes on the behalf of "my friend Chippendale" who "is very anxious to become a member of Drury Lane Theatre." The letter is addressed to Robert William Elliston of that same theatre. The letter has been inset onto a sturdier...
Perkins' note on the Edmund Kean letter dated 1823 September 4. Includes a transcription of the ltter as well as a short summary and purchase information. Perkins describes the letter as "one page, inlaid".
Aldrich dispels a rumor about himself. He discusses Shelley and Keats. Aldrich tells Edward of his condition in America, how he is living. Aldrich mentions he has not read Stedman's latest work. And then he talks of his summer and his wife.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822; Keats, John, 1795-1821; Poetry; Illness; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
This letter is from "Tom." Aldrich denies the rumor that he might take a position at Harper's, describes the quality of his life, then talks about Shelley and Keats. He then discusses his wife's recent illness and his sea voyage, confesses he has...
In this letter, Beerbohm expresses his happiness and pride about the success of Gosse's article. The letter is written on 48 Upper Berkeley Street, W. stationary.
