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


Book Description

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.




Autograph Letter Signed from John Palle, Templemore, to Charles Kean, London


Book Description

Palle offers encourages Kean in his theatrical pursuits, and he predicts he will soon surpass Macready. Suggests to Kean that "to marry at [his] age would be folly in the extreme." Also makes references to Sheridan Knowles and Ellen Tree. Integral address leaf addressed to "Charles John Kean, Esqre, 44 Southampton Row, Russell Square, London."