Autograph letters to Benjamin Webster, Bognor, from various correspondents [manuscript], ca. 1849-1867.

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Autograph letters to Benjamin Webster, Bognor, from various correspondents [manuscript], ca. 1849-1867.

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(1) Undated, Haverstock Hill, London; signed from Bayle Bernard; Bernard has promised Martin that Webster will read the play and let them know. (2) Undated from W. Sawyer; Regarding a contest of wits in the manner of Dryden's miscellanies. (3) Dated July 31, 1867 from Kate Terry; Terry has made up her mind not to play the part of Rosalind. Includes newspaper clippings about Terry. (4) Dated August 22 from an employee of the Olympic Theatre in London; Concerning Kate Terry's desire to play Juliet three nights a week.

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