Autograph letter from Leigh Murray, Nottingham, to B. Webster [manuscript], 1856 August 6.

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Autograph letter from Leigh Murray, Nottingham, to B. Webster [manuscript], 1856 August 6.

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Murray indicates that he had misunderstood Webster on the topic of Belphegor; he does not fear Dillon, but he would not undertake to play the part after Webster at the Adelphi.

2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882

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