Autograph Letter Signed (fragment) from Ellen Kean to Unidentified Recipient


Book Description

Discusses theatrical schedule, including several Shakespeare plays: Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, King Henry IV, and Much ado about nothing. Comments "I wish it was something stronger for Charles I do not like his doing anything so flowery immediately after Macready, but it cannot be avoided."




Autograph Letter Signed from L.R. Kinglake to Ellen Kean, London


Book Description

Kinglake writes that William showed the letter containing news of Charles Kean's death. Offers condolences, also relief that his long suffering is over. Reassures Kean that his fame will live forever for his tragic characters and extreme refinement of mind. Many people are upset, especially Lloyd Jones. They have recently buried Admiral Powell, who also suffered from heart disease. Kinglake will be visiting London next month and hopes to see Ellen.




Autograph Letter Signed from F.W. Pavy, London, to Ellen Kean


Book Description

Pavy expresses concern for Charles Kean's health. On stationery embossed with the address "35, Grosvenor St. Grosvenor Square." 1866 as earliest possible date based on watermark.










Autograph Letter Signed from R.W. Warner, London, to Ellen Kean


Book Description

Warner writes on behalf of Mrs. Warner, "herself being totally incapable of writing," regarding the rent of her house. Addressed from 16 Euston Place. Letter addressed to Mrs. Kean.




Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Shaw, London, to Ellen Kean


Book Description

Shaw mentions portraits of Charles Kean at the Portrait Gallery, including one of him in the character of Hamlet. Suggests that Mrs. Kean compose theatrical memoirs of her husband since, while a biography of Kean has already been published, Mrs. Kean has insight into his private life. Address on item: 103 South.n Row.




Autograph Letters Signed from Mary Amelia Warner, London, to Ellen Kean


Book Description

(1) Dated August 8. Warner thanks Kean for her kindness. Addressed from 16 Euston Place, Euston Square; (2) Dated Saturday August 20. Warner mentions her friend Sir George D'Ayu[ler?] and asks Kean to convey to him her sincere thanks; she also refers to Kate Berrell and Mrs. Hillard; (3) Is a fragment of a draft of a letter, undated and unsigned.