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 BROWN'S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN STAGE. A.

ABBOT, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM. — Born in England, June 12, 1790. Made his debut in 1809, at the Haymarket Theatre, London, as Frederick, in " Lover's Vows." First appeared on the American stage at the Park Theatre, New York, as Beverly, in " The Gamester." First appeared in Philadelphia, October 19, 1836, as Hamlet, at the Chestnut Street Theatre. Died June 1, 1843, of apoplexy, in New York.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bradshaw, wife of William Abbot (maiden name Buloid), was born in Chester, N. Y. Made her debut in 1834, at the Franklin Theatre, New York, as one of the chorus. Joined the company at the Park Theatre, June 5, 1841. First appeared in Philadelphia, December 2, 1848, as Gertrude, in " Hamlet," for the benefit of Edwin Forrest, at the Walnut Street Theatre. Her last engagement was with Thomas Barry, in Boston. In 1843 was married to Mr. Abbot. Died in Orange county, N. Y., December 15, 1858.

A'BECKET, THOMAS.— Born in Chatham, England, March 17, 1808. Visited this country in 1837, arriving here June 12; and soon after gave lessons on the flute, piano, and in thorough bass, and was afterwards in the orchestra at the Franklin Theatre. Made his first appearance on the stage, April 10, 1838, as Dandini, in the opera of "Cinderella," with Abbot and Nathan's Opera Company, in Buffalo, N. Y., with whom he remained three years. First appeared in Philadelphia in September, 1840, at the National Theatre. Afterwards played in various cities throughout the country. Left the dramatic profession and appeared in burnt cork, with S. S. Sanford's Minstrels, in Philadelphia. As a musical composer, he enjoys an enviable reputation.

ACHILLE, MONS. AND MAD.— Monsieur was born in France. Made his first appearance in America at the Bowery Theatre, New York, March 1, 1827, as a dancer. Made his debut in Philadelphia July 11, 1827, at the Chestnut Street Theatre. Returned to England in 1830. Madame was born in Paris. Made her first appearance on the American Stage the same night with her husband. She was a very clever dancer. Returned to Europe. ADAMS, AUGUSTUS A.— Born at Boston, Mass., where he first appeared on the stage in 1828, at the Tremont Theatre. First appeared in Philadelphia, March 31, 1831, as William Tell. On April 2, 1S35, he opened at the Park Theatre, New York, as Damon. The tragedy of "Jack Cade " was written expressly for him, but he failed in it. Died in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 19, 1851. Had he let drink alone he would have become the greatest actor ever seen in this country.

ADAMS, ELDER G. G.— Born in Boston, Mass. Made his debut December 20, 1847, as Richard the Third, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Died in Boston, Oct. 12, 1853. He was an actor, lecturer, poet, and preacher.

ADAMS, JOHN B.— Born in Boston, Mass., in 1830. First appeared on the stage in August, 1851, as Allen, in "Warlock of the Glen," at the Boston Museum. Died in Bos-