Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Performances; Letters; Watermarks
Written in third person, Charles Kean writes Mr. Ingram saying that he is sending tickets for "Sardanopalus" and the "Lancers." He regrets to say that Mrs. Kean will be unable to appear in "Sardanopalus" due to indisposition. The letter is...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Ristori, Adelaide, 1822-1906; Meetings; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent thanking him for the introduction of himself and Mrs. Kean to Madame Ristori. Mr. Kean considers Ristori a "truly fine actress." The letter contains a watermark.
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); College teachers; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Muspratt, Sheridan, 1821-1871; Photographs; Postage stamps; Signatures (Writing); Street addresses; Universities and colleges
Kean responds to Dr. Sheridan Muspratt's request for a photograph of Kean and his wife. In the letter, he describes his current preparations for a trip to Australia. Page 3 of letter contains a newspaper clipping. Penultimate page consists of Dr....
Embossing (Printing); Families; Hotels; Invitation; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letterheads; Letters; Signatures (Writing)
Kean extends an invitation to Mrs. Wyndham and her husband to meet with him and his family. At top of letter is an embossing. Letter contains notations by a second hand. Handwritten in pencil on back is "#2916."
Athenæum Club (London, England); Hotels; Invitation; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Retirement; Signatures (Writing)
Kean writes to Mr. Murch to acknowledge the late arrival of a dinner invitation sent by Mr. Murch to Kean. Kean also updates Murch on his current stage work and that of his wife. He tells Murch of his plans to retire in the spring of 1868. Kean...
Eton College; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Performances; Rheumatism; Signatures (Writing); Tickets; Travel; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865; Watermarks
Kean informs Sir William that his wife, Ellen Kean, endured some pain in her ankle as a result of her journey to Cheltenham and her rheumatism. Kean goes on to say that, because of the successful ticket sales for his future performances, he has...
Embossing (Printing); Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616....
Kean writes to an unknown recipient to plan the dates for his performances at the letter recipient's theatre. Kean lists family members and two actors who will be in attendance. He ends with a list of suggested plays to be performed which include...
Advertising; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Newspapers; Playbills; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VIII; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III; Signatures...
Kean writes to Granby to specify the details for an advertisement of a performance of Shakespeare's play Henry the Eighth. Kean also asks Granby to relay a message to his fellow actors and reminds Granby about a change with regard to "the Duke of...
Charles Kean writes Creighton saying that he wishes to discuss some business and would like to consult his judgment. Creighton may refer to George Creighton.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Toasts; Actors; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying Monday, the 21st will suit him and asks whether Mr. Webster, Mr. Wallach, or Mr. Talfourd will be present. He adds that Buckstone and Dickens will be there. The letter was possibly written on...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Plays; Authorship; Letters
Charles Kean writes an unnamed author thanking him for the offer of a play, but says that the Easter program has already been arranged. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; America; Wages; Travel; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Horndean about his forthcoming trip to America and the prospect of bring in income. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing.
Charles Kean writes Lady Bulwer from Dublin expressing gratitude for her gifts and kindnesses and describes his successful Dublin engagement. Page 4 is a self-cover and contains a partial seal. The letter contains a watermark and postmark.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; Invitation; Scheduling; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Glasgow accepting an invitation to visit him. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing and is torn. The letter is also discolored.
Charles Kean writes Mr. Marston asking him not to reveal the character and setting of the tragedy which Marston is working on and Kean plans to produce. Mr. Marston probably refers to J. Westland Marston.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Performances; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying that he is welcome to a box for "Faust & Marguerite" and says that he will send tickets for the "Courier of Lyons." The letter contains watermarks and is torn.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Performances; Scheduling; Letters
Charles Kean writes Mr. Kenney saying he is enclosing a ticket for him. He lists the fall schedule of plays and writes about his feelings in regards to the private theatricals produced for the queen. The letter is unsigned. The letter contains...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Drawing; Lear, King (Legendary character); Letters; Embossing (Printing); Watermarks
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent asking him for scenic sketches of "King Lear" for his book. The unnamed correspondent may be his scene designer, Mr. Lloyds. The letter contains an embossing and watermarks.
