Autograph letters signed from Henry Betty to various people [manuscript], 1842-1886.

Betty, Henry, 1819-1897

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...

Davenport, Thomas, 1802-1851

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Blacksmith, of Brandon, Vt., who constructed an electric motor in 1834 that was patented in 1837. From the description of Thomas Davenport correspondence, 1836-1837. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984105 ...

Flower, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1830-1892

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Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882

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Benjamin Webster (1797-1882) was an actor, playwright, and theatre manager. Born in Bath, his father was a dancing and fencing master; Webster attended military school, but avoided a proferred commission by running away to become an actor. He eventually reached the stage as a popular actor, dancer, pantomimist, and violinist. He also built and managed the Adelphi Theatre, managed the Haymarket, Olympic, Princess's, St. James, and London Theatres. Webster additionally wrote or adapted numerous pl...