Reports that they will be postponing an event at the theater because of the sickness there, "for the deaths have numbered many hundreds."

Asks if he would like to see the new show and reports that he could provide tickets. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Reports that Kean will not perform as Hamlet again this season. Sent to 3 York Terrace, Kensington, London.

Invites Buckstone to his performance of King John at Windsor Castle. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Thanks her for the costume and her kindness.

Refuses to fulfill Bennett's request for him to perform at Shrewsbury since in the past, Bennett had not found Kean's letters "worthy of a reply." Send from Birmingham to 6 Theatre Building, Shrewsbury.

Reports on the success of his last performance as Richard III, stating "the applause during the last two acts was tremendous. I thought it would never cease" and that many said "I am equal to my father."

Reports that he will be in Liverpool next month and that he is "deep in the study of Lear." Sent from Galway, Ireland to Mercury Office, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Reports that his trip to Edinburgh will be postponed due to sickness and sends some verses written about himself for possible publication. Sent from Bute, Scotland to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Reports that he has an engagement performing on Drury Lane, stating that "I have set my life upon a cast and am about to stand the hazard of the die." He argues that Drury Lane is the best theater for an actor, since "the success of the Theatre depends entirely upon mine." Sent from Old Ship Hotel, Brighton to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Writes of his success performing on Drury Lane, stating "nearly four thousand persons spring at one moment from their seats and welcome me with shouts that continued for minutes." Sent from 30 Old Bond Street, London, to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Describes his horrible experiences in America, Writes of the awful time he has had during his visit to America, reporting his encounter and a man dying in front of him during a performance, "covering me with his blood." Sent from Boston to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Reports that he has returned from his walking tour of Switzerland and now plans to go to Brighton. Sent from 119 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London, to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Reports of his wife's illness, stating his belief that many will take advantage of this to find out where they are traveling next. Requests that Buchanan copy and send any public reports he sees of his wife's illness or their whereabouts.

Requests two copies of the "Cheltenhem verses," and reports on future performance engagements in Brighton, Leeds, and Birmingham.

Discusses his purchase of Keydell House in Hampshire, an estate of thirty acres. Reports that "Richard went off immensely last Monday." Sent from 14 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London.

Complains of his frustration with the theatre and audience. Reports that "Kemble was abused by the Press and received in silence by the Jubilee, while the vulgar and brainless idiot by his side was hailed with mighty acclamation" and asks: "Where is, and what is theatrical judgement?" Sent from 35 Dawson Street, Dublin.

Requests that he copy and send the report of Kean's success which will appear in the .

Requests Buchanan's advice on whether or not he should bring the carriage to Edinburgh.

Reports that their performances in "out of the way places" are not doing as well because "There is no intrigue! Theatrical intrigue now has become the order of the day!"

Reports of the immense success in Boston: "My object is money and independence and therefore I act for that object." Writes of new investments he has made with the hope of saying "farewell to the stage." Sent from Boston to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Expresses his condolences for Buchanan's loss and reports that they will be traveling through New Orleans, Mobile, and St. Louis over the next few months. Sent from New York to Mercury Office, Edinburgh.

Reports that they leave Keydell House soon to perform "The Jealous Wife" in Dublin and that they will begin performing a new play in London entitled "The Wife's Secret" after Christmas. Sent from Keydell, Horndean, Hampshire.

Reports that they conclude their engagement in Birmingham tonight and leave for Liverpool on Monday.

Reports that they leave for Edinburgh on Saturday and hope to see him there. Mentions "taking the Princess's Theatre" with the Keeley's.

Writes that his wife has been very ill and will not perform again this season.

Sends his condolences for Buchanan's loss and reports that his own wife's illness is now much worse.

Reports his upcoming performance of and his wife's return to the stage.

Expresses nervousness over his wife's return to the stage after her illness.

Writes that he has heard of Buchanan's problems: "your noble, open nature has been used against yourself by designing people." Reports that they finish performing soon and leave for Harrogate. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Suggests that Buchanan go to London where there would be "greater scope for your talent" and an escape from the accusations he faces in Edinburgh. Sent from Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Advises Buchanan to let "nothing induce you to take office again in the Edinburgh Treasury." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Requests that Buchanan acquire tonight's play bill from Edinburgh's Theatre Royale and send it to him. Sent from Royal Princes's Theatre, Oxford Street, London.

Advises Buchanan to read through the "October Art Journal" and notes that yesterday was the 24th anniversary of Kean's first time upon the stage.

Reports that they will soon travel to Edinburgh and hope to see him there.

Sends Buchanan a bottle of whiskey and reports that he will be performing in and . Sent from Royal Hotel, Aberdeen.

Inquires as to whether "Athenaeum" is a club or a literary institution and notes that last night, upon his announcement that he would perform Richard III, "the House cheered and cheered again like old times."

Encloses a ticket for the performance that evening and writes "My is always over before a quarter past 10 o'clock."

Requests an answer from Bunn regarding the possibility of Kean's upcoming performances. Sent from Switzerland to Theatre Royal, Dublin.

Writes that he cannot commit to any future engagement until he knows his Drury Lane performance schedule. Sent from 30 Old Bond Street, London.

Requests that Burnett explain why "our costume is wrong" and expresses his disagreement. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Asks if Byrne would engage with him next season as "British Master" and sends Byrne theater tickets.

Requests that she come to stay with him in London. Signs the letter "Your affectionate Uncle."

Reports their travel arrangements for York, Liverpool, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Brighton. Writes that he will be "about the Princess" for two seasons after he returns from his "tour of the World."

Writes that they will be able to visit him. Sent from 37 Grove End Road, St. John's Wood, London.

Asks if he would be willing to "do the one night for the purpose of trying the powers of a young lady." He also requests that Cheets allow the same young woman to act in "a couple of farces such as Perfection and Living Too Fast." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Requests that he verify the arrival of a "large bundle of papers." Reports on the financial standing of his father's old estate, Woodend House, as well as the location of some of his father's effects. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Reports information regarding his father's estate in Bute and several of his father's effects.

Writes of John Ryder's incarceration because of debt, noting that he can longer trust Ryder to perform "important characters."

Requests his advice on what to do with "this man," as he does not like "to turn a deaf ear to so much apparent misery."

Reports on malpractice happening in the box office and that, as a result of this, one box usher has been discharged.

Expresses his opinion other actors and producers, including his disapproval of William Macready sending John Ryder silk stockings as "a reward for his gross conduct to me."

Complains about an incident in which another actor called Kean "a blaguard."

Writes that he cannot yet commit to an engagement and reports that his performance of Richard III in Brighton "was capitol."

Reminds Cole of the money he owes to Kean and requests that Cole carry out his "private business" away from the theatre from this point forward.

Complains about the poor management of his theater, resulting in free admission and low receipts.

Requests that Cole write a letter to J.K. Douglas expressing their disapproval of his taking tickets for free and then not attending the performance.

Requests that Cole meet with Mr. Morris, who "is a most neglectful bad subject in the Theatre."

Reports that Mr. Hughes has been "most offensive in his conduct" to Mr. Isaacson, and that Mr. Isaacson will be visiting Cole to relate the entire episode to him.

Thanks him for the review of his performance of Lear in "The Saturday Review."

Asks if he may use her horse to make some distant visits.

Reports on the tickets he has sold that day and gives Cullenford permission to give tickets to specific persons. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London, to Theatre Royal, Adelphi, Strand, London.

Invites her to attend a performance of , and includes a ticket to the performance.

Assures Deane that he could ask Kean for anything.

Reports that will be revived and mentions a certain book which cannot "be got for love or money."

Reports that he will soon begin his "last engagement but two" in London and that in June 1868 he plans to formally quit the stage. Sent from Salt Hill, Slough, England.

Sends his thanks for election into the Conservative Club. Reports that he is currently producing a "Grand Shakesperian revival" and believes "her Majesty" may attend the performance.

Requests extracts from "Garrick and Kemble's Lear."

Mentions the passing of John Kemble and gives Donne the schedule of performances at the Princess Theatre, which includes , , , and . Sent from 45 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square West, London.

Gives Donne tickets to and and reports that the audience at his performance the night before was "enthusiastic as in the 'brave days of old'."

Discusses providing Donne with tickets and requests to see him in person. Sent from 45 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square West, London.

Reports that they will revive , , and .

Reports that he is bedridden by a returning ailment in his foot. Discusses Donne's alterations to a script they are editing together.

Reports his travel in the coming month throughout Ireland and England. Requests to know which Shakespeare play the line "one touch of nature makes the whole world kin" is from.

Notes that he saw where Donne was mentioned in the papers for his lectures on Ben Johnson and William Shakespeare. Discusses two issues he had with Donne's lectures, one being Donne's claim that Shakespeare was "jealous" of Johnson and the other regarding the location of the Globe Theatre.

Reports that his wife is ill and requests that Ellis make the necessary arrangements needed for upcoming performances.

Refuses to perform as Valentine in the play , as he did not agree to do so and feels it would injure his reputation as an actor.

Discusses some issues regarding money and reports that he will plans to remain on the stage for the next three years.

Requests to hear back from him and reports that they leave Saturday for Manchester.

Sends Forster a play from E. Butner. Reports that he is unsure of how successful the play will be, but that he is willing to have performances of it at the Princess Theatre. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Notes Kean's reception of Forster's letter and states that its contents are "utterly at variance with what he knows to be the facts."

Writes that Mr. Forster may understand Kean's meaning in his last letter "in any way he pleases" and that "it is not the first time Mr. Forster has been grossly mistaken as to facts." Sent from Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool.

Questions Forster's article in regarding Kean's benefit performance the night before, in which Forster argued that Kean's "physical energy" was his main characteristic as an actor. Writes that he was "not aware that mere physical acting was one of my distinguishing points" and his most famous role of Hamlet required "mental rather than physical illustration."

Requests that Forester enter a "few lines in on our Merchant of Venice" because Ms. Frankland has taken his wife's place as Portia.

Writes that he will not be able to visit on Christmas day because of his wife's illness.

Sends Godwin tickets for upcoming performances and asks him to also be present for the "100th successive night of a Shakesperian performance." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Discusses a production of and how to enhance the Greek influences they have placed in the production.

Discusses changes to be made to his production of .

Discusses changes to be made to the set regarding the production of . Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Reports that he has begun preliminary work for a production of and requests the use of the "chambers and castles of ." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park, London.

Argues that he has not tried to "slight" Godwin in any way, and such thoughts are only "dreams." Suggests Godwin take advice from Puck of and remember, "Lord, what fools these mortals be." Sent from Royal Hotel, Glasgow.

Regretfully declines the invitation to sit as chairman for the anniversary of Shakespeare's birthday in Stratford-upon-Avon. Sent from 45 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square West, London.

Thanks him for his praise and reports that he was rewarded with much applause for his performance. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Requests Grieve be paid the money owed him with receipt of this note.

Writes that he cannot participate in the benefit performance of the English Opera House, but sends a check for 100 pounds.

Invites him to stay at Keydell House in Horndean.

Encourages Hackett to visit him at Keydell and mentions spending 500 pounds on "costume and armor for and Richard."

Encourages Hackett to come and visit him at Keydell, boasting of its close location to the New Forest and other attractions.

Regrets that they were not able to meet up and hopes to see him before his departure. Sent from Athenaeum Club, London.

Refuses to give Hackett the money earned from one night of his Boston performances. Sent from Philadelphia to Jamaica, Long Island, New York.

Invites him to dinner at Keydell. Sent from Keydell, Horndean, Hampshire.

Writes of his illness and inability to perform. Sent from New York to 19 Heathcote Street, Mecklenburgh Square, London.

Writes of his unfortunate time spent in America, including ill health and a man being struck dead before him. Reports that the four nights he did perform, his reception was "brilliant, almost equal to that at Drury Lane." Sent from New York to 19 Heathcote Street, Mecklenburgh Square, London.

Reports that they will soon be in Bath to perform and wish to stay at "our Old Hold."

Reports a successful tour of Europe and a desire for retirement.

Writes of his upcoming performance and traveling schedule. Sent from Gresham's Hotel, Dublin.

Inquires into the proper etiquette of returning an item.

Encloses ticket for upcoming performance and reports they will be performing "The Jealous Wife."

Requests to know what lady will be performing with him. Sent from 30 Old Bond Street, London, to Theatre Royal, Brighton, Sussex.

Refuses to perform in Brighton if they cannot uphold their previous agreement. Sent to Theater Royal, Brighton, Sussex.

Writes of his coming to Brighton to perform. Sent from 30 Old Bond Street, London, to Theater Royal, Brighton, Sussex.

Reports that he was wounded in the fight scene in . Reflects on his lack of power now that he is no longer a theatre manager.

Sends him tickets to performances of and .

Sends him tickets for .

Requests to know when he will be able to perform in Boston.

Advises her in receiving certain guests and assures her of his affections.

Writes "ascertaining how you are this morning."

Details his trip to Bath, where he acted in and "the House was crowded to excess." Writes of a "blaguard" performance he witnessed of .

Expresses his anger towards Charles Hill and performing in Brighton and begs her to join him at Haymarket.

Updates her on his time in Bath and hopes to see her in May.

Reports that Patty will be visiting in London.

Reports that Mr. Clarke intends to quit his management at the Liverpool theater. Writes of his present engagement in Dublin, including his performances of Richard III.

Writes of his quarrel with Calcraft during their rehearsal of .

Requests that she accept his token so that he may "subscribe himself" as her "devoted husband." Sent from Gresham's Hotel, Dublin.

Writes that his mother is not accepting of their marriage, making him "nervous as a child at my mother's handwriting." Sent from 6 Northumberland Building.

Details his traveling arrangements and expresses his happiness that she will perform alongside him. Sent from 6 Northumberland Building.

Writes of his nervousness that their marriage has been publicly announced.

Reports that their marriage has been publicly announced and requests that he join her.

Boasts of his successful performances in and . Sent from Manchester to 27 Francis Street, Bedford Square, London.

Boasts of his successful performances, writing that Prince Edward said "that the Queen and himself were delighted and were much more pleased with my Don Felix than with Charles Kemble."

Forwards her two letters from Lord Morley and Lady St. Germains.

Writes that he cannot find Kenney's address and thus cannot send him the theater tickets as promised.

Reports that he has sent her tickets for his upcoming performance of Hamlet, "which has given me whatever fame and fortune I may have acquired."

Refuses to remove from the performance schedule.

Consents to the printing of Knowles's new play after five performances.

Requests his assistance in finding a lost ring given by Queen Victoria to his wife.

Sends three checks from Colonel Phipps.

Requests that people not be admitted late to performances.

Requests Lambert send him a list of "all my people that acted at Windsor last night."

Requests that Thomas Grieve be given a private box at an upcoming performance.

Writes that he wished Lambert had spoke with him early about an upcoming benefit performance.

Requests Lambert join Kean and Sheridan Knowles for dinner before going to Knowles's play. Sent from 37 Grove End Road, London.

Requests Lambert attend .

Asks after his daughter, Carlotta, and reports that he will postpone the opening performance due to an outbreak of cholera in the area. Sent from Mutton's Hotel, Brighton, Sussex.

Reports he has given Lewis the wrong tickets and sends along the correct ones.

Writes that he will help Mr. and Mrs. Wigan but notes that there are limits to his power in the theater company. Sent from Keydell, Horndean, Hampshire.

Encourages her to be attentive in school and grateful for God's blessings.

Gives an account of his traveling schedule. Sent to Drumsburgh, Edinburgh.

Critiques Marston's newly written play as failing to be "a drama superior in language, power and original effects."

Discusses his promise to pay Marston for a new drama, arguing that he has "the power of rejecting the drama, if I thought it inferior."

Discusses issues of payment for performing Marston's play.

Refuses any further negotiations regarding a play entitled .

Details his trip to France and expresses his desire "to become independent of my profession and retire."

Denies accusations made regarding his opinion of Mathews.

Requests Meadows send a cart and horse to pick up the books Kean requires.

Discusses the casting of the part of "Lucius," possibly for a performance of or . Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Requests that they not let "private differences" between them interfere with acting transactions.

Rejects Mitchell's request for Kean to write "any thing whatever" about his late father, Edmund Kean. Sent to 2 Exeter Street, Strand, London.

Requests that Moran include an announcement about Kean in and .

Agrees to do a public reading in Llandudno. Sent from St. George's Hotel, Llandudno, Wales to Parsonage, Llandudno, Wales.

Sends her a copy of with a preface discussing Kean's production of it. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Sends her his edition of . Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Sends her a copy of .

Reports of his success in performing Richard III, Sir Giles, and Shylock, stating that "you could hear a pin drop while I am on the stage." Complains of the accusation that he performs Richard III like his father, arguing that his version is "perfectly different and original." Sent from Philadelphia to Mirror Office, New York.

Writes of his success playing beside Clara Fisher in . Sent from New Orleans to Mirror Office, New York.

Thanks him for his insert in concerning the character of Rosalind. Sent from Philadelphia to Evening Mirror Office, New York.

Requests that Murray play the part of Osric in Kean's upcoming production of at Windsor Castle. Sent from Queen's Hotel, Liverpool.

Thanks Pelham for his kind words regarding Kean's acting talent.

Reports that the creation of the "dramatic college" continues to go well. Writes that this performance season has been the "worst known for years" and that next season will be his last as manager at The Princess Theater, since "the double duties of directing and acting have been too much for human strength, in the past eight years of mental strain, I think I may say I have lived sixteen."

Writes of Mary Ann Keeley's refusal to perform a certain part after giving her word that she would, thus resulting in the removal of her and her husband's names from the playbill.

Argues that certain performers deserve more attention than others (in regards to his wife), reasoning "What would become of Hamlet...if Horatio stepped from his subordinate position on the plea of equal rights."

Reports an incident involving uninvited guests coming to the Queen's Entrance at the Princess Theatre.

Regrets that he cannot fill the position as Director of the Royal Theatrical performance at Windsor Castle. Sent from Harrison's Hotel, Brighton.

Promises to provide a selection of plays for the Windsor Castle performances.

Offers to send her tickets to and claims this is his last year as manager at the Princess Theater.

Requests several changes to Planché's newest play

Discusses the possibility of producing Planché's newest play.

Writes that there is not room in the schedule at present for Planché's newest comedy, but promises to include it as part of the season soon.

Requests Platt come to visit, as Kean describes himself to be "depressed beyond description." Sent from Salt Hill, Slough.

Advises Platt "Don't run your head against stone walls, your skull is not so hard as the times." Sent from Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool.

Discusses Mrs. Murray's performance and her ability to "vulgarize" a character.

Praises Ryder's performance as Hubert in and his readiness "to undertake characters of a more trifling nature, giving thereby a distinctiveness."

Reports that his wife is very ill and that "we are now hard at work on ." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street West, London, to [Gyzle?] Street.

Encourages Scott to attend his upcoming event. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street West, London.

Sends him a ticket to the final performance of . Sent to 12 Notting Hill Square, Notting Hill, London.

Discusses the success of , stating "not less than a thousand people were turned from the doors."

Expresses anger at Smith's omission of Kean's name from the announcement in . Requests an announcement to be made regarding his performance in .

Apologizes for not visiting Smith. Sent from Hull to Theatre, Cambridge.

Reports his traveling schedule to Edinburgh and Keydell House.

Requests he come up to meet them.

Reports that he has been "wretchedly depressed" and inquires as to what Solen thinks of "Yankee impudence." Sent from Half Moon Hotel, Exeter.

Reports his traveling schedule and complains about Thomas Taunton's rudeness. Sent from Gresham's Hotel, Dublin.

Invites her to attend his performance in that evening. Newspaper clipping detailing Kean's performance in .

Writes that he does not think Taunton's idea will "find any co-operation and assistance" and discusses his own loneliness, stating, "I have devoted myself too much to my profession to have enjoyed social life, and consequently with hundreds of acquaintances, I have but few friends."

Confirms their appointment to meet in London in October.

Discusses the potential cancellation of his upcoming engagements at The Princess Theater. Sent from Botham's Hotel, Salt hill, Slough.

Sends him a ticket for his upcoming performance. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Writes on his success as Romeo, and requests to see Webster.

Encourages Webster to consider producing and argues that Webster keep Mary Amelia Warner in his productions. Sent from Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool to Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London.

Encourages Webster to keep Mary Amelia Warner as he considers her "necessary to the success and well doing of my plays." Sent from Albion Hotel, Manchester.

Reports that the Liverpool theater has changed managers, leaving many actors looking for work.

Agrees to perform in the new comedy . Sent from Queen's Hotel, Railway Station, Liverpool.

Declines the proposed engagement "not because I doubt the result, but as an actor, and not a manager, it is a liability that does not belong to my vocation."

Discusses possible actors for the part of Francis in . Sent from 56 Anne Street, Birmingham.

Thanks him for his protection of Kean against William Macready.

Discusses his misunderstanding with William Macready on who will play the part of "Lucius."

Expresses astonishment that William Macready would cast part of the play without asking the director, since Macready should be "well aware of the usual courtesy."

Reports that due to the death of Mr. Bartley, will not be performed at Windsor Castle.

Sends a list of Haymarket performances which should receive double salary for the additional performances at Windsor Castle.

Discusses upcoming performances and expresses belief that would be unsuccessful. Sent from Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London.

Agrees to repeating the same playbill for tomorrow's performance.

Requests that Henry Leigh Murray perform at Windsor Castle.

Apologizes for allowing Mr. Hudson to perform at Haymarket without Webster's permission and reports that the company will perform at Windsor Castle. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Requests that Webster perform as Gratiano in at Windsor Castle. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Requests that Webster perform the part of Sir Peter Teazle (from ) at Windsor Castle. Two newspaper clippings are pasted to the back of the letter, one showing a letter written from Queen Victoria to Ellen Kean and one pertaining to a performance of . Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Requests that Webster attend the rehearsal of .

Agrees to fulfill Wigan's request to play the role of Osrick in . Sent from Queen's Railway Hotel, Birmingham.

Reports that urgent business keeps him from visiting her.

Reports that his first performance on the stage was "at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the character of Norval October 1st 1827."

Reports that he will soon visit Plymouth.

Agrees to perform for three weeks.

Reports that he will leave Dublin "with a heavy heart" and apologizes for not visiting her.

Suggests that they be careful in opening the theater due to the cholera outbreak and reports seeing "many imitations" of himself by other performers.

Reports of his mother's illness and confirms that a certain play will not be performed this season. Sent from 119 Park Street, London.

Reports the birth of his daughter. Sent from 119 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London.

Requests he write a new play so that Kean may perform in it. Sent from 119 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London.

Reports that he is happy to fulfill the request.

Writes of his hope that his request be fulfilled as promised and of their plans to return to London.

Discusses his anxiety for Monday night's performance.

Agrees to visit him to discuss the subject of a letter he received. Sent from Keydell, Horndean, Hampshire.

Refuses his request, as "Such favors are seldom granted to friends, but never to perfect strangers." Sent from Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London.

Refuses to continue communicating with him on the subject of a new play.

Requests that he perform in at Windsor Castle. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Requests that Mr. Taylor's orders be followed.

Regrets that he cannot agree to their arrangement due to the price and length of the agreement.

Reports that he has forwarded the note to Windsor Castle.

Agrees to comply with his request.

Regrets that he cannot relieve him of his part in an upcoming performance.

Reports his arrival to the Castle Hotel the following day.

Agrees to send him theater tickets.

Sends him theater tickets.

Requests that he perform the role of Williams in at Windsor Castle.

Declines his request for tickets due to a previous confrontation between them.

Reports that he must regretfully close their negotiations.

Regrets the loss of his services; mentions his hesitation to produce due to the need for a Frenchman to play Dr. Caius. Sent from 3 Torrington Square, London.

Thanks him for his offer and regretfully declines.

Argues that the theater is capable of "great good," though it often yields "to the prejudices and bad tastes of the vulgar portion of society." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Requests to see the drawings he mentioned. Sent from 7 Upper Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Agrees to omit from performances a passage in which the recipient argued as offensive towards God. He is "quite sure that Shakespeare's great and pure mind never intended a parody or travesty of the Scriptural passage." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Thanks him for his kind words regarding Kean's performance in .

Requests she come to see him perform in . Sent from Salt Hill, Slough.

Reports that he will produce next weekend. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street West, London.

Expresses his "anxiety and excitement" that tonight he performs King Lear for the first time.

Offers to send him theater tickets. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square, London.

Apologizes for "any annoyance" that might have occurred at the Theater office.

Sends recipient a copy of John Home's , reminiscing that his first performance was the character of Young Norval from this play. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street West, London.

Regrets that he cannot assist in the publication of the recipient's edition of Shakespeare's plays, as Kean is already engaged in publishing an acting edition of Shakespeare's plays.

Expresses his disappointment over his failure to instruct the public on the difference between "the highest art and the most frivolous entertainment." Writes of his lifelong attempt to "uphold the stage and prove to the world that it can be rendered a school of instruction as well as amusement."

Agrees to assist Eliza Chervy. Includes a note from Henry Scott, dated 1897 November 2, certifying the letter is wholly written in Charles Kean's hand. Sent from Royal Hotel, Plymouth.

Requests that the recipient deliver the enclosed letter.

Remarks on productions of Shakespeare's plays as lacking "any attempt at decoration or accuracy in the details." Sent from Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.

Denies the accusation that he has made engagements to perform in London before Christmas. Sent from Queen's Hotel, Railway Station, Birmingham.

Sends "the Lady's card" and hopes the recipient will make an appointment to hear her opera. Sent from 45 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square, London.

Sends the recipient theater tickets and reports of a "severe attack of gout" due to an accident while performing in . Sent from 45 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square West, London.

Denies accusation that he wrote "a word upon elocution," but has published a text entitled .

Reports a schedule of plays and specific changes to be made regarding the plays. Sent from Gresham's Hotel, Dublin.

Reports that he cannot perform a reading in Scarborough due to disagreement regarding the terms of the engagement. Sent from Royal Hotel, Belfast.

Declines the recipient's offer to assist him, believing it "highly ridiculous on my part to accept from you, what they do not deem my due." Reports that he has withdrawn his connection to the Dramatic College. Sent from Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool.

Requests that any correspondence for Kean be sent to Liverpool until July 6, 2863, and then to Southampton, to be then directed to Australia.

Agrees to perform in Albany and provides his terms of engagement. Sent from Metropolitan Hotel, New York.

Writes concerning valuables of his father, Edmund Kean, which are in his possession. Denies ever publishing a story about his own life, but reports that William C. Cole published two volumes entitled . Sent from Parker House, Boston.

Blames his agent, Mr. Coppin, for insufficient advertisement for himself and Mrs. Kean. Sent from Metropolitan Hotel, New York.

Reports of his wife's fall and requests that "when you see her in her crippled and weakened state be very careful in what you say" in reference to a bad review published in . Sent from The Gresham Hotel, Sackville Street, Dublin.

Requests to see him. Sent from Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London.

Reports receiving two sovereigns from the jeweler, Mr. Emanuel.

Denies the charges brought against him.

Reports his safe arrival in London from Ontario and requests they meet as soon as possible. Sent from Gloucester Coffee House, London.

Expresses disappointment that the recipient has not yet considered the play, as Kean wanted it to run during the Christmas season. Sent from Long's Hotel, Bond Street, London.

Recommends edits be made to the playbill and discusses issues of money at the theater.

Expresses hope that the recipient would attend his performance in London.

Reports that he leaves for Horndean tomorrow and will not think of departing until the recipient writes him. Sent from Long's Hotel, Bond Street, London.

Writes of his illness forcing him to postpone . Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Offers her theater tickets for .

Sends her a theater ticket.

Quotes Hamlet's monologue "What a piece of work is man."

Reports of his restful time in Brighton and refuses to force the recipient into "a lengthened period of management" which might prove "perilous."

Writes of the recipient's decision to close the theater in order to perform at Windsor Castle, and hopes that the recipient will be receiving a personal salary instead of money from the theater's allowance.

Addressed to Charles Kean, Theatre Royal, Manchester.

Addressed to Charles Kean, 7 Upper Hyde Park Street West, London, from London.

Expresses his exhaustion over performing six nights a week and arrangements made for . Sent from Gresham's Hotel, Dublin.

Thanks him for his assistance while Kean was in Dublin. Reports that he is "horribly dull" in Belfast, performing to "a very indifferent house." Sent from Royal Hotel, Belfast, to 83rd Regiment, Richmond, Dublin.

Discusses a misunderstanding in which Reeves sent a cheque donating to a Shakespeare memorial, but Kean intends to use the money to purchase the Gardens of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. Sent from 26 Baker Street, Portman Square West, London.

Requests to speak with Shaw about and Kean's plan to "throw [it] into the eighth century of the Anglo Saxons." Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, London.

Requests tickets to see . Sent from Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Addressed to Charles Kean, 3 Torrington Square, London.

Discusses several misunderstandings between the two of them in regards to the theater. Sent from Mutton's Hotel, Brighton.

Inquires as to whether Madam Ristori will perform Lady Macbeth again. Sent from 7 Upper Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Square West, London.

Sends recipient theater tickets, but warns that he will perform a "sorry Benedict" due to his illness.

Sends along a letter from George Bartley which discusses an incident in which Bartley was pressured to discuss his business with Benjamin Webster. Kean mentions Drury Lane's , believing it foolish of them to perform it in competition with the Drury Lane performances.