Book spines; Bookplates; Brenon, Herbert, 1880-1958; Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833; Latin language; Mistresses; Nash, John Henry, 1871-1947; Poetry; Watermarks; Wilke, William Hancock
Materials consist of a poem with box and tri-fold binder. Letter is attributed to Edmund Kean and, according to the binder, describes his experiences with Ophelia Benjamin, a woman with whom he lived on the Isle of Bute. The poem shows Kean's...
Embossing (Printing); Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833; Letters; Postmarks; Sale of business enterprises; Signatures (Writing); Theaters; Theatre Royal (Richmond upon Thames, London, England); Watermarks
In a letter to a Mr. Budd, Kean presents himself as a potential buyer of the Theatre Royal Richmond. He gives his qualifications as a person experienced in theatre and admits that as an actor he is "weary of scampering about his majesties...
Betsy Fawcett writes a response letter to Edmund Kean, saying: "I cannot think it possible the answer I received on Thursday from the Theatre came from your own lips." Fawcett repeats her request for money as she suffers. She promises never to...
Bartley writes about the performance of "Ina," a play written by Lady Dacre, which featured Edmund Kean and was well attended but ultimately unsuccessful. He refers to a letter his wife received from her...
Tayleure writes to Kean about a collection of letters and other materials related to his father, Edmund Kean. Tayleure mentions the monetary value of certain letters and sends materials to Kean to propose a sale. Tayleure adds a postscript about...
Receipt for Edmund Kean acknowledges the acceptance of fifty pounds and thirteen shillings owed to Thomas Mitchell. Document contains an embossing as well as a watermark that reads: "Receipt."
Betsy Fawcett writes a Kean a letter to request money. Fawcett argues that as she is "the only relative of your Father in existence," he should send her a sum of money to support her in her unfavorable situation. Fawcett gives her address and...
Nolden writes to Kean about letter from Elkins and Con. Solicitors on the topic of amnesty. Nolden gives Kean further instructions on the matter. Letter is creased, contains holes, and has the watermark of "JW Hatman 1829." Letter also contains...
Theatre program for Arena Stage's production of "Kean:" a play written by Jean-Paul Sartre based on the original by Alexandre Dumas. The play has been translated into English by Frank Hauser and is directed by Martin Fried. Program includes...
Thomas L. Ternan writes to J. Reeve on the topic of the recent publication of "Monody on the death of Edmund Kean." He asks Reeves to "dispose of them, amongst those members of 'The Adelphi' who 'mourn the dimming of our shining star.'" Thomas L....
Letter with no sender or receiver speaks of an arrangement "10 nights before Xmas 10 after." Letter contains other requests and refers to "Mr. Kean." Secondhand notations at bottom read: "Recd from Mrs[.] Kean - London - Dec. 1835." Last page of...
Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), Sir, 1786-1855; Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833; Letters; Signatures (Writing); Tickets; Watermarks
In his letter, Bishop requests "two orders, or tickets" to see Edmund Kean perform. The recipient of the letter is not named. Letter contains handwritten notations on Kean and Bishop. Letter contains the watermark of "W. D. Wells 1823."
In a letter, Doherty urges an unnamed correspondent to talk with Edmund Kean about a letter which, if published in the newspaper, would enhance Kean's image in the public eye. In a postscript, Doherty states his close affiliation with the...
Two manuscripts pasted together consist of two parts of a contract. The document gives power to Kean's attorneys in a legal issue between Edwards and Kean. Document is signed by Kean three times. A witness, B. Kirkham, signs the document twice....
Manuscript contains two poems and a brief entry on an unnamed author's stay with Edmund Kean before his trip to New York in the United States. Author notes that Kean is to sail aboard the ship called Sylas Richards. Manuscript's first poem, called...
Poem written by E. W. laments Edmund Kean's departure for the United States and requests that the actor give his "autograph of genius" for his daughter's scrapbook. Letter shows creases from folding and contains a watermark. Second image has been...
