Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, Buzzard's Bay, Massachusetts, to William Winter, 17 3rd Ave. Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island


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Jefferson indicates that he knows little of Dowden's excellence. Makes reference to the presidency of the Players. Says the reception Winter suggests is "not only proper but almost a duty which a Dramatic club owes to a great Shakespearean scholar."







Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, Buzzard's Bay, Massachusetts, to William Winter


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Jefferson hopes the letter will catch Winter before he leaves England. Indicates that - with all the current turmoil around the world - he is grateful that he is "not in it" and that his "mission is to play good parts and paint bad pictures." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."







Typed Letter Signed from Black & Kneeland, New York, to William Jefferson Winter, New York


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Concerning Joseph Jefferson's will and what he bequeathed to William Winter. On letterhead of the Estate of Joseph Jefferson. Sarah A. Jefferson, Buzzards Bay, Mass. and Edward G. Black, 44 Pine St., New York, Executors. Addressed to Mr. Jefferson Winter, 17 Third Ave., New Brighton, S.I.




Autograph Letter Signed from Frank Worthing, New York, to William Jefferson Winter, New York


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Worthing is sorry to hear from Bosworth that Winter is doing poorly and wishes him a speedy recovery. Letter addressed "Dear Little Willie," probably referring to William Jefferson Winter. On letterhead of "The Lambs," 26 West 31st St., New York but written from 11 West 2[4?]th Street. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, NY.




Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, New York, to William Winter


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Jefferson hopes Winter will drop in on him at the theater. On letterhead of Booth's Theatre, 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Date of letter based on annotation in the hand of William Winter.




Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, Orange Island, New Iberia, La., to Willie [William Winter], Office of the Tribune, New York


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Jefferson wishes he could comfort Winter and his wife in "this great affliction," likely a reference to the death of their son Arthur. Tells Winter to "hope that the one who has gone may have escaped the many sorrows" and advises Winter not to stop his tears.




Autograph Letters Signed and Initialed from Ada Rehan, New York, to William Jefferson Winter, New York


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Several letters mention William Winter and plans to meet with Jefferson Winter and his wife, Elsie Leslie. All on letterhead of 164, West 93rd Street, New York City. With (3-5) are accompanying envelopes addressed to Jefferson Winter at 17 Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y. and 46 3rd Ave., New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.