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Autograph letter signed from Francis Treleaven, Launceston, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 19th century December 4.

Treleaven, Francis, active 19th century, sender.; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Francis Treleaven, Launceston, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 19th century December 4.
Description
1 leaf ; 19 x 12 cm
Associated name
Treleaven, Francis, active 19th century, sender.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868, addressee.
Scope and content
Treleaven has written a drama, which he sends for Kean's perusal. States that he thinks Kean's genius is best fitted to do justice to the chief character in the work. Address on letter: Townmills, St. Thomas, Launceston, Cornwall. Annotation in Kean's hand: "This is a nice specimen of an author!"
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Launceston.

Call number
Y.c.2455
Folger accession
cs1511

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