Autograph letter signed from Benjamin Webster to Ben Webster [manuscript], 1868 April 24 Friday.

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Autograph letter signed from Benjamin Webster to Ben Webster [manuscript], 1868 April 24 Friday.

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Webster regrets it is impossible for him to visit. Letter addressed "My dear Ben" and signed "your affectionate father, B. Webster." Date given as "Friday night;" precise date based on pencil annotation on leaf 2v.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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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...

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