KEMBLE (Frances Anne, Mrs Pierce Butler, 1809-1893, Shakespearean Actress)

Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Walker saying that she has had a "sort of gouty turning in my conscience ever since I gave the lines I gave you - to Beauty for his Temple Bar. I feel as if I ought to have asked your permission before publishing them for I wrote them for you & not for the Public - your kind acquiescence in what I have done rather increases my remorse - you are very good to have written to me so kindly about it. I hope I may have the pleasure of seeing you ...", 3 sides sm. 8vo., 26 Hereford Square, "Tuesday 18th" no date

Fanny Kemble, daughter of Charles and niece of Mrs Siddons, first appeared on the stage in 1829 as Juliet, when her father was threatened with bankruptcy, never having acted before. In 1834 when touring America with her father, she married Pierce Butler, (1807-1867), but disliking her husband's ownership of slaves, spent time away acting and giving readings in America and England, leading to their divorce. In 1877-1878 she returned permanently to London to live alternately with her two daughters and their families.

Item Date:  1880

Stock No:  39422      £125

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