Autograph Letter Signed from George Smith, Liverpool, to Charles Kean


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Concerns possible professional employment for Smith, his wife, or his daughter. Requests that Kean respond to him, care of his son William Smith, 12 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool. Address on letter: No. 7, Upper Pitt Street, Liverpool.







Catalogue of Autographs, Etc


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Autograph Letter Signed from George W. Lovell to Charles John Kean


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Lovell indicates that his wife was "absolutely raving" about Kean's dramatic college meeting, and he offers an increased contribution to the new institution. Address at bottom of letter: 7 Mornington Crescent.










Autograph Letter Signed from F. Lloyds, Liverpool, to Charles Kean, Esq


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Lloyds has heard that Kean will likely become lessee of the Princess's Theatre and hopes there might be an opening in the scene painting department. Address following signature: no. 4 Buckingham Terrace, South Windsor Street, Liverpool.




Autograph Letter Signed from George Scharf, London, to Charles Kean


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Scharf indicates that Kean's "mention of Autolycus and the purse business reminds [him] of the thievish god Mercury!" On leaf 2, a drawing with the caption "Hermes Autolycus in the paenula & petasus with purse." Address on item: 1 T.S. (presumably Torrington Square). Also, a leaf labeled "Records of Norfolk" with drawings of a lion and mulberries.