Autograph letter signed from Ellen Beale to Benjamin Nottingham Webster [manuscript], 1841 September 5.

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...

Beale, Ellen, fl. 1841,

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Martin, Helena Faucit, 1814-1898

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Helena Faucit Martin (1814-1898) was a British actress ? she married Sir Theodore Martin in 1851. From the description of Letter by Helena Faucit Martin to John Harley, ca. 1850? (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122584955 English writer, born Helena Faucit Saville, who later became Lady Martin. From the description of The Lazar's grave, [18--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64062202 ...