Webster, Benjamin Nottingham, actor and dramatist

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referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol CLXXIV A (ff. 1093). Nov.-Dec. 1851. (1) 'Mr and Mrs Briggs or Harlequin Punch's Festival', by G. H. B. Rodwell and R. N. Lee. ff. 3-35 b. (2) 'The Two Bonnycastles' ('A Highway Robbery'), by J. M. Morton. ff. 36-56 b. ... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXIII (ff. 1116). April-May 1850. (1) 'The Blind Wife', Acts 1 and 2. ff. 2-57. (2) 'Duty and Honour' al. 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' al. 'The Fugitive or Duty and Honour'. ff. 58-136. (3) 'Therèse or the Orphan of Geneva'... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XCIII (ff. 912). Sept.-Dec. 1840 (see also 42960, art. 7), except artt. 9, 20 (Sept.-Oct. 1841). (1) 'Master Clarke', by T. J. Serle. ff. 67-69, 81 are autograph. ff. 2-83. (2) 'Robespierre or the Fête Day and the Fall'... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXIV (ff. 973). May-July 1850. (1) 'The Woodman's Spirit or Temperance and Intemperance', by E. Stirling. Autograph. ff. 2-17. (2) 'Anato!'. Italian, with English translation. Printed (n.d.). ff. 18-31 b. (3) 'Maremma ... British Library
creatorOf 'The discarded son', drama in three acts by B. N. Webster. Licence sent 5 October 1853 for performance at the Adelphi 6 October 1853. Request for licence written and signed by Benjamin Webster. Songs included in MS. Text written in more than one... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS AUTOGRAPH LETTERS, chiefly of British actors, dramatists, authors, musicians, etc., addressed mainly to Morris Barnett, actor and dramatist (b. 1800, d. 1856), and to Wellington Guernsey, song-writer and composer (b. 1817, d. 1885); 182..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLIX (ff. 1028). Dec. 1849, except art. 18 (Sept. 1849). (1) 'The Loving Woman', by R. B. Peake. ff. 2-50. (2) 'Hartley Manor', by G. E. Farmer. ff. 51-81. (3) 'Worse than ever', by G. E. Farmer. ff. 82-105. (4) 'The Go..., 1849 British Library
referencedIn Correspondence of Leigh Hunt; 1807-1859. Paper; ff.451.Charles Ollier, publisher: Letters to Leigh Hunt: 1815-1858, n.d.includes:f. 1 Harriet Martineau: Letter to Leigh Hunt: 1851. ff. 4, 143, 187, 232, 234, 260, 313, 337, 378, 383 George Lillie Cra..., 1807-1859 British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL LETTERS of sovereigns and noblemen, actors, artists, and authors; arranged in each class, according to the nationalities of the writers, under the beads of England, Flanders, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and th..., 16th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLVI (ff. 918). July-Sept. 1849 (see also 43023, art. 18). (1) 'Edinburgh Joke or Female Tournament', by Louisa L. Lee. Autograph. ff. 2-26. (2) 'Recognize a Mysterious Reconciliation' al. 'A Deserted Wife in Search of ... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXXV (ff. 960). Nov. 1845 (see also 42990, art. 39). (1) 'The Ruined House at Millbanke', by T. P. Taylor. ff. 2-28. (2) 'The Princess who was changed into a Deer'. ff. 29-73 b. (3) 'Maritana', by E. Fitzball. ff. 74-18... British Library
referencedIn COLLECTION of letters, receipts, autographs, etc., of musicians, artists, actors, and others, comprising, besides others included in the index, the following:-1. Renunciation by Haydn of rights in the first six "Salomon" overtures, or symphonies; 13..., 18th century-19th century British Library
creatorOf DEXTER DICKENS COLLECTION. Vol. V. Prompt copy of the play 'No Thoroughfare', by Charles Dickens and William Wilkie Collins; circa 1867. The play was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, 26 Dec. 1867. The text of the manuscript varies, chie..., approximately 1867 British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LXXI (ff. 866). Feb.-April 1836 (see also 42940, art. 25). (1) 'Music Mad' ('Widow Wiggins'), by J. B. Buckstone. ff. 15-17 and songs on ff. 10 b, 13 are autograph. ff. 2-I7. (2) Monologue, 'Webster's Wallet of Whims an... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LXXVII (ff. 871). March-April 1837. (1) 'Mabel's Curse', by Anna M. Hall. ff. 2-69. (2) 'The Norwich Festival or the Shuttle, the Loom and the Fleece', by T. J. Dibdin. ff. 70-115. (3) 'Come of Age or the Happy Return'.... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXIV (ff. 1043). Sept.-Oct. 1844. (1) 'The Lilly of the Valley or the Dumb Boy of the Mill'. ff. 2-56. (2) 'Mother and Son!'. ff. 57-132. (3) 'Outgeneraled or a Hint to Bachelors' al. 'A Leaf for Bachelors'. ff. 133-149... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXXII (ff. 1122). July-Sept. 1851. (1) 'My Dearest Anna Maria', by P. H. Hatch. ff. 3-38. (2) 'The Chateau of Valenza', by J. Courtney. ff. 39-53. (3) 'Death and the Lady or the Visions of a Night'. ff. 54-90. (4) 'The... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LXXIX (ff. 994). Oct.-Dec. 1837. (1) 'The Afancesado (sic)' ('The Afrancesado or Secrecy and Truth'), by T. J. Serle. ff. 2-30. (2) 'The Parole of Honor!', by T. J. Serle. ff. 31-82 b. (3) 'The Original', by J. M. Morto... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CV (ff. 1025). Oct. 1843. (1) 'Madelaine'. ff. 1-16 b. (2) 'Slight Mistakes', by J. M. Morton. Autograph. ff. 17-57 b. (3) 'The Road of Life or Romance and Reality' ('The Road of Life or Lights and Shadows'), by E. L. L... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXII (ff. 964). March-April 1850. (1) 'The Three Cuckoos or the Ticklish Times', by J. M. Morton. ff. 2-49. (2) 'Il Franco Arciero' al. 'Der Freischütz'. Italian, with English translation. Printed (1850). ff. 50-80b. (... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XCVI (ff. 991). Sept.-Dec. 1841 (see also 42957, artt. 9, 20), except art. 7 (Oct. 1840). (1) 'Vanity! or what will the World say?' ('What will the World say?'), by M. Lemon. f. 49 b autograph. ff. 3-102. (2) 'Hans of I... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XCIX (ff. 910). April-July 1842 (see also 42962). (1) 'Intimate Friends'. ff. 2-72. (2) 'Jack in the Water or the Ladder of Life', by W. L. Rede, lacking Act 3, Scene 5 and part of Scene 6 (the last page forms 42964, ar... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXVIII (ff. 1156) Jan.-Feb. 1851. (1) 'Belphegor the Mountebank or the Pride of Birth', by B. N. Webster. ff. 2-42. (2) 'Martha, the Factory Girl'. ff. 43-66b. (3) 'The Old Love and the New', by R. Sulivan. ff. 67-157b... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LV (ff. 793). Oct.-Dec. 1832. (1) 'The Dark Diamond', by T. Wade. ff. 1-51. (2) 'Kill or Cure', by C. Dance. ff. 52-90. (3) 'A Recent Event'. ff. 91-160. (4) 'Petticoat Government', by G. Dance (see also 42950, art. 3).... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXXXIII (ff. 1082). Oct.-Nov. 1846. (1) 'Family Arrangements', by C. Long. ff. 2-51. (2) 'Mary Livingstone or the Maiden's Murder', by G. D. Pitt. ff. 52-108. (3) 'Queen Mary's Bower', by J. R. Planché. ff. 109-127 b. ... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXXIII (ff. 1169). Aug.-Sept. 1845. (1) 'The Rover's Secret or the Bridge of St Martin', by E. Stirling. Autograph. ff. 2-40 b. (2) Address for the Royal Albert Saloon. ff. 41-44 b. (3) 'The White Slave or Murder and Mi... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXXIII (ff. 1009). Sept.-Nov. 1851. (1) 'King Liberty or the Devil in the Heart'. ff. 3-59. (2) 'The Forest Rose' ('The Forest Rose and the Yankee Ploughboy'), by S. Woodworth. ff. 60-94b. (3) 'Emma Hardy or the Murde... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LXXXVIII (ff. 678). June-Sept. 1839. (1) 'The Organ of Order'. ff. 2-17. (2) 'Foreign Airs and Native Graces', by 'W. T. Moncrieff'. ff. 18-30. (3) 'The Loves of Lord Bateman and the Fair Sophia', by C. Selby. ff. 31-70... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CI (ff. 973). Oct.-Dec. 1842. (1) 'Twankey and Son'. ff. 2-83. (2) 'Anthony and Cleopatra', by C. Selby. ff. 84-109. (3) 'The Belle of the Hotel or American Sketches', by J. B. Buckstone. ff. 110 b, 127 are autograph. f... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LXXX (ff. 903). 1837. (1) 'Mr Ferguson' al. 'It's All very well Mr Ferguson but you can't sleep here', by W. E. Suter. ff. 2-25 b. (2) 'Why did he die?' ('Why did you die?'), by C. J. Mathews. ff. 26-72. (3) 'The Love-C..., 1837 British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXLV (ff. 1096). Jan.-March 1848 (see also 42999, artt. 9-14, 43000, artt. 13-18, 43001, artt. 4-11). (1) 'The Young Guard' altered from 'The Andalusians', by G. Soane. ff. 39-45b, 46b, 48b, and the original text on ff.... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XLV (ff. 730). Feb.-April 1831. (1) 'My Great Aunt' altered from 'Expectations' ('My Great Aunt or where there's a Will'), by J. R. Planché (the Finale forms 42907, art. 10). ff. 1-40. (2) 'Taken by Surprise' altered fr... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXXVI (ff. 1221). Dec. 1845, except art. 39 (Nov. 1845). (1) 'David Hunt or the Backwodsman (sic) and his Daughter, a Tale of the Paire (sic)' al. 'David, Hunt the Backwoodsman or Life, Love and Jealousy, a Tale of the ... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLIV (ff. 960). April-May 1849. (1) 'Alhamar the Moor or the Brother of Valencia' altered from 'Cavagal or the Brother of Valencia', by E. Fitzball, Act 1 (Acts 2 and 3 form 43017, art. 27). ff. 2-14b. (2) 'The Heart of... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBELAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. LXXVIII (ff.744). May-Oct.1837. (1) 'Caius Marius, the Plebeian Consul', by T. Doubleday. Printed (1836). ff. 2-56 b. (2) 'Jack Brag', by G. A. À Beckett. ff. 57-91. (3) 'Walter Tyrrell', by E. Fitzball. ff. 92-138 b. (4... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXLIII (ff. 1007). Oct.-Nov. 1847 (see also 43008), except art. 7 (April 1846). (1) 'Morning Calls'. ff. 2-18. (2) 'The Traveller's Room', by E. Fitzball. fF. 19-42b. (3) 'Shooting the Moon', by F. F. Cooper. ff. 43-86.... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CIII (ff. 975). March-May 1843, except art. 33 (May 1847). (1) 'Love in Algiers'. ff. 2-21 b. (2) 'The Son of the Desert or the Wanderer of the Wild' ('The Son of the Desert or the Demon Changling [sic]'), by W. L. Rede... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXV (ff. 910). July-Oct. 1850. (1) 'The Musician's Daughter or the Lovers of Heidelburg', by J. Courtney. ff. 2-29. (2) ['L'Ebrea' al. 'The Jewess'], by P. Giannone. Italian, with English translation. Printed [1850]. f... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XCV (ff. 927). July-Sept. 1841. (1) 'The Two Jack Sheppards or a Slight Mistake', by C. A. Somerset. ff. 3-58. (2) 'Barnaby Rudge', by C. Selby and C. Melville. ff. 59-171. (3) 'The Rake's Progress', by W. L. Rede (see ... British Library
creatorOf British Records Association Collection. Vol. IX (ff. 276). General correspondence; 1730-1918, n.d.includes:ff. 1-4 John Francis Arundell, 12th Baron Arundell of Wardour: Letters of: 1881.f. 5 Bulkeley Bandinel, Bodley's Librarian: Letter of: bef...., 1730-1918 British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CIX (ff. 1155). Feb.-March 1844. (1) 'Richard the Third', by J. S. Coyne. ff. 2-19. (2) 'Zopyrus, the Hero of Persia', by W. Cooper. ff. 20-55 b. (3) 'The Twenty Fourth of May!!', by T. H. Reynoldson. Autograph ff. 56-7... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXLIV (ff. 1113). Oct.-Dec. 1847 (see also 43007). (1) 'Une Fille Terrible', by E. Deligny. French. Printed (1846). ff. 2-13b. (2) 'Le Chef-d'OEuvre Inconnu', by C. Lafont. French. Printed (n.d.). ff. 14-25 b. (3) 'Fre... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLVII (ff. 1072). Sept.-Nov. 1849, except art. 1 (Sept. 1848). (1) 'Leoline', [by T. H. Reynoldson?]. Autograph (?). ff. 2-35. (2) 'Don Giovanni', by T. H. Reynoldson, Act 1 (Act 2 forms 43023, art. 18). Autograph (?). ..., 1848-1849 British Library
creatorOf 'The thirst of gold, or, The lost ship and the wild flower of Mexico', drama in five tableaux, adapted from the French of d’Ennery and Dugué by B. N. Webster. Licence sent 25 November 1853 for performance at the Soho Theatre 5 December 1853. Title... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLX (ff. 1061). Jan.-Feb. 1850. (1) 'The Valley of Tears', Act 2 (Act 1 forms 43031, art. 14). ff. 2-20. (2) 'The Oldest Inhabitant', by M. Lemon. Autograph. ff. 21-98. (3) 'Fashion or Life in New York', by Anna C. Mowa... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XC (ff. 1011). Jan.-March 1840, except artt. 5, 13, 15, 29 (jan.-March 1841). (1) 'Cupid's Diplomacy or Royal Woes and Royal Wooing'. ff. 2-13. (2) 'My Lord is not my Lord' altered from 'Lisette or the Mock Marquis', by... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXXXI (ff. 953). May-Aug. 1846 (see also 42996, art. 25). (1) 'Stradella', by A. Bunn. ff. 3-37 b. (2) 'The Shipwrecked Mother or the Vow of Silence!' ('Madaline or the Victim of Crime'), by T. Mildenhall, Act 1. ff. 38... British Library
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