Autograph letter signed from Benjamin Webster to Ben Webster [manuscript], 19th century May 2.

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Autograph letter signed from Benjamin Webster to Ben Webster [manuscript], 19th century May 2.

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Webster indicates that he does not approve of his son being mixed up with amateur clubs. Letter addressed "My dear Ben" and signed "your affectionate father, B. Webster." Pencil annotation on leaf 2v reads "May 2nd."

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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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...

Webster, Ben, 1835-

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