Autograph letters signed from Julia Glover, London and elsewhere, to various people [manuscript], ca. 1822-ca. 1845.

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Autograph letters signed from Julia Glover, London and elsewhere, to various people [manuscript], ca. 1822-ca. 1845.

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Correspondents: [W.H.?] Simpson, Benjamin Webster, C[harles M.?] Westmacott, James Winston and another. In (1) she discusses difficulties with her theatre manager; in (4) she asks Webster to give the part to another lady better used to instruction and direction of Mr. Macready. Also, a bill drawn in favor of Mrs. Glover by W.H. Simpson, December 13, 1841.

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Winston, James, 1773-1843

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Per note with collection: James Winston (1823-1892) arrived in Oregon City from Richmond, Virginia, in 1846, a young man of 21 years of age. From the guide to the James Winston letter to Louis Dement, 1891, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) James Winston (1773-1843) was an English actor and manager of several minor London theaters. He also worked as a theater architect and served as the secretary of the Garrick Club from its inception in 1831 until his death. Over...

Simpson, W. H. fl. ca. 1822-ca. 1845

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Winston, James, 1779-1843

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English actor and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to W.E. Benke, 1832 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588483 ...

Glover, Julia, 1779-1850

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Epithet: née Betterton; actress; wife of Samuel Glover British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000625.0x0003bb English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lambeth near the Asylum, to Mr. Arnold, [no year] July 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269571971 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to J. Winston, Wednesday noon. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269585682 ...

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...

Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy), 1787 or 1788-1868

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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...