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Description
Kean informs Sir William that his wife, Ellen Kean, endured some pain in her ankle as a result of her journey to Cheltenham and her rheumatism. Kean goes on to say that, because of the successful ticket sales for his future performances, he has improved in health. He also relates that a lady named Patty will perform as an amateur in a performance piece about the Civil War in the United States. The play is written by Lord Ellenborough's brother who attended Eton College with Mr. Kean. Letter contains a watermark which can be seen at the center of the unfolded letter. Letter also contains a small tear at bottom middle of unfolded letter.
Eton College Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868 Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880 Letters Performances Rheumatism Signatures (Writing) Tickets Travel United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 Watermarks
Source
Handwritten letter, autographed, 4.5 x 7.38 inches: Philbrick Library of Dramatic Arts and Theatre History, Autograph letters box 9, folder 56; 4 pages
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