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Autograph letter signed from the Comte de Redern, Berlin, to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1858 October 16.

Redern, Sigismund Ehrenreich, Graf von, 1761-1841, sender.; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from the Comte de Redern, Berlin, to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1858 October 16.
Description
2 leaves ; 28 x 23 cm
Associated name
Redern, Sigismund Ehrenreich, Graf von, 1761-1841, sender.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868, addressee.
Summary
Kedern mentions Kean's production of The tempest and expresses interest in obtaining copies of the set design. In a draft response (on p. [3] of the bifolium), Kean states a "moral copyright" in these plays and further indicates that the scenery etc. for this production no longer exists. Also, a translation of Kedern's letter.
Language Note
Letter in French; draft response in English. Accompanied by English translation from the French.
Note
Bifolium.
Genre/form
Manuscripts, French.
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Germany -- Berlin.

Call number
Y.c.3500
Folger accession
cs712

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