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Mrs. Francis Ket Blunt.

--Mrs. Francis Key Blunt is giving dramatic readings in Willis' Rooms, St. James, London. A writer' speaking of her first appearance, says:

‘ The place was literally filled with one of the finest audiences that the West End can produce. Park Lane and Piceadilly turned out to honor the daughter of the author of the "Star Spangled Banner." Never did an artiste have a better opportunity to win complete success, and never did I see a more lamentable failure.

’ So says a correspondent of the Times; but his critical judgment may be accounted for by the prejudice displayed in the following:

‘ "And this lady, Mrs. Blunt, the daughter of one of America's noblest and most patriotic sons, is an avewed "

’

The Daily Dispatch: June 28, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. June 28, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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