Autograph and Typescript Letters Signed to Appleton Morgan from Various Correspondents


Book Description

Includes one postcard from Thomas Jefferson McKee to J.W. Poinier, Jr., Newark, New Jersey (4); one letter from J. Parker Norris to [William James?] Rolfe, on the topic of Appleton Morgan, dated 1885 (30); one letter in French from Fernand Henry, Le Muy Var (63); one letter to B. Frank Carpenter, Westfield, New Jersey, from Latham Davis, First National Bank, Omaha on meeting Dr. Morgan, dated 1907 (69); one letter in French and English from Copenhague, Direction de la Bibliothèque Royale, signed from H.O. Laug[r?] (77); and one invitation from The Players Club dated April 23, endorsed by Laurence Hutton (88). The letter from Alfred H. Wall includes a clipping pasted on the second leaf of the letter on the topic of Shakespeare's church at Stratford-on-Avon (92). Items (87-94) are undated.




Autograph and Typescript Letters Signed from Appleton Morgan, New York and Pennsylvania, to William Winter, New York


Book Description

Morgan discusses his Study in the Warwickshire dialect. In (1), he writes that he is almost sure that no first folio is for sale anywhere at any price. In (2), he discusses the "Baconians." In (3), on printed letterhead from the Shakespeare Birthday Committee, New York, Morgan refers to William Winter's tribute. Addressed from various addresses in New York and Pennsylvania. Each letter has an accompanying envelope addressed to Winter (1) and (3) to him at the Tribune, New York and (2) and (4) to 17 Third Avenue, New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.







Autograph and Typed Letters Signed from Appleton Morgan, New York, to William Winter


Book Description

(1) Refers to an article by Winter in the Tribune and other writings. On letterhead of the Reform Club, 233 Fifth Avenue; (2) Concerning a production of Hamlet. On letterhead of The Shakespeare Society of New York; (3) Refers to Winter's writings. On letterhead of the University Club, Fifth Avenue & 54th Street. With a clipping of an article by Morgan on discoveries by Dr. Wallace.







Autograph Letter Signed from Appleton Morgan, New York, to Mr. [J.?]A. Royle


Book Description

Morgan is unable to give the recipient the address of the Bacon Society (probably referring to the Bacon Society of America). He refers to Mrs. Constance M. Pott as "the inspiration of the society." Letter is addressed "Dear Sir." On printed letterhead of the Shakespeare Society of New York.




Autograph Letters Signed from Appleton Morgan, New York, to William Winter, Soo Nipi Park, New Hampshire


Book Description

In both (1) and (2), Morgan mentions his autobiography. (2) also refers to the Bacon-Shakespeare authorship controversy. Both letters on letterhead from the University Club, Fifth Avenue & 54th Street. Both with accompanying envelopes addressed to Winter at Soo Nipi Park Lodge, Soo Nipi Park, New Hampshire.




Autograph Letter Signed from Appleton Morgan, New York, to William Winter, New York


Book Description

Morgan discusses a cover-copy of the Catholic world that he is sending to Winter [not included here]; praises Shakespeare as the greatest miracle of the ages. On letterhead from the University Club, Fifth Avenue & 54th Street. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter in New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.