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BROUGHTON
(Phyllis, 1862-1926, Actress, Stage Beauty)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Cecil
thanking him for his "great kindness in writing in my book. It was extremely good of you ...", 2 sides 8vo., The Albion Hotel, Broadstairs, 29th June
In 1889 she cancelled her engagement to wealthy colliery owner John Hedley in order to accept a proposal of marriage from Viscount Dangan (Henry Arthur Mornington Wellesley, heir to Earl Cowley). When Dangan subsequently jilted her, she sued for Breach of Promise and was awarded £2,500 in an out of court settlement.
Item Date:
1894
Stock No:
39312
£30
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