Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
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The lesser-known older brother of America's first great stage star, Edwin Forrest (1806-72), was a printer who gave it up to pursue acting, also managing Philadelphia's noted Arch Street Theatre with business associate William Duffy; he died suddenly after an appearance on stage. ADS, 1p, 4" X 2", n.p., n.y. Very good. Mild age toning. Boldly penned "Received of Mrs. I. Duffy $40 / 62½ cents / Wm Forrest / Thursday, June 18" in brown ink. Recipient is unknown, though likely related to Forrest's business partner William Duffy. Unusual.