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...
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....
Priscilla Kemble writes Patrick Gordon requesting her bill and says she never feels comfortable if anything she owes is unpaid. The letter is torn and contains burned edges. The letter contains notations by more than one hand. The letter also...
G. C. Carr writes Thompson on behalf of Mr. Kemble in regards to Thompson's farce saying that even in its altered state, there is no chance of its success. Thompson probably refer to James Thompson and Mr. Kemble probably refers to Stephen...
William Etty writes W. C. Macready declining an invitation because he is pressed for time and says he will not be going to see "Coriolanus." W. C. Macready probably refers to William Charles Macready. The letter contains an embossing.
Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793-1867; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Health; Imitation in art; Performances; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
C. Stanfield writes Mrs. Macready informing her of his wife's health and asks that she accept portfolios of imitations of his last year's sketches. Stanfield rejoices in the success of "Coriolanus" and asks that she send his regards to her...
Dalling and Bulwer, Henry Lytton Bulwer, Baron, 1801-1872; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Tickets; Christmas; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
H. L. Bulwer writes Mr. Macready on Christmas day, thanking him for his letter and ticket, and and sends his well-wishes for the new year. Mr. Macready probably refers to William Charles Macready. The letter contains an embossing. The letter is...
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.
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.
Alfred Wigan writes an unnamed correspondent acknowledging the receipt of two checks and says he is glad to hear of "a good account of Mr. Kean." The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The letter contains an embossing and watermarks. ...
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.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Travel; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
C. Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying that he is off to Paris and that he has enclosed an item that he found while destroying old papers and letters. C. Kean refers to Charles Kean. The letter contains an embossing. The letter contains...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lane, Richard James, 1800-1872; Stage props; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
C. Kean writes Lane asking him for a bower or temple for "Oberon" and "Titania." C. Kean refers to Charles Kean. Lane probably refers to Richard James Lane. The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Theater; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying that he has enclosed tickets as requested and says that he has forwarded the correspondent's "kind note and cheque to Mr. Callenford." The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; D'Aguilar, G. C. (George Charles), Sir, 1784-1855; Performances; Hamlet (Legendary character); Drury Lane Theatre; Queens; Dramatic criticism; Letters; Embossing (Printing); Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures); Postmarks
Charles Kean writes Col. D'Aguilar describing the success of "Hamlet" and plans for "Richard III." The letter is torn and contains notations by a second hand. Page 4 is a self-cover with a partial seal and postmarks. The letter contains an...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Invitation; Theater; Tours; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Mr. Donne refusing his invitation to participate in the Windsor Castle theatricals because he feels unwelcome. Kean lists his tour stops. The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Travel; Interviews; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes an unnamed correspondent saying he has just returned from Paris and is leaving on a provincial tour. He says he expects to pass through London and that he will be glad to see him. The letter contains an embossing.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Portsmouth Theatre (Portsmouth, England); Tombs; Dinners and dining; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Mrs. Kirkman ordering repairs on a tomb and invites the Kirkmans to dine with the Keans after they arrive in Portsmouth. In the postscript, Kean mentions where he will be staying while engaged at the Portsmouth Theatre. The...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Theaters; Letters; Embossing (Printing); Watermarks
C. Kean writes an unnamed correspondent asking for a three night engagement in January. In the postscript, Kean writes about his success at Exeter. C. Kean refers to Charles Kean. The unnamed correspondent may be the manager of Sheffield...
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."
