Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, Hohokus, N.J., to William Winter, London


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Jefferson, Mrs. J, and Josie have decided to go to England next May. He does not yet know if he will act or not; if he does, it will only be Rip [van Winkle] - "they would not stand [his Bob] Acres in London." Is glad Daly's company made a hit, and Mary Anderson's triumph is a still greater satisfaction to him. Evidence on accompanying envelope shows that this letter was forwarded from London through a F. Burgers, Esq., Church End, Hinckley. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."










Autograph Letters Signed from Sarah Jefferson, Hohokus, New Jersey, to William Winter


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(1) She writes that Mr. Jefferson's operation went well; (2) concerns possible travel plans for Maggie and herself. Both addressed from Hohokus, New Jersey. With a printed visiting card of Mrs. Joseph Jefferson, containing a brief manuscript note from Joseph Jefferson to William Winter. The visiting card also contains a manuscript annotation by Winter regarding Joseph Jefferson's arrival home from Europe.







Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, 5th Ave. Hotel, to Willie


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The recipient is either William Winter or William Jefferson Winter. Letter signed "Joe." Jefferson will leave tickets at the box office. The date is provided by Winter. Also, at the bottom of this letter, a note by Jefferson Winter in which he indicates that his godfather cut him out of his will for "knowing too much."




Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, Paris and London, to William Winter


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Letter includes two signatures ("J. Jefferson" and "Joe"). The letter was begun at 10 Avenue A. Eylau (in Paris), August 14th, 1875; and after writing 9 pages, Jefferson signed it 'J.Jefferson'; then he retained the letter and added 8 more pages from London, some days later, as evidenced by the stationery of Bedford House, Tavistock Square. Says he loves to paint "far more than acting." Refers to his approaching performances in England at the Princess' Theatre. Speaks of Duncan's failure and his (Jefferson's) losing $6,000 by it. Speaks of Dion Boucicault. Mentions that he will be going to Stratford on Avon.




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, Hotel Mirabau, Paris, to William Winter


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Jefferson mentions his stays in London and Paris. Says he is staying in the same hotel in London where lived "the great Doré," and refers to pencil sketches of the head of Christ with a crown of thorns (possibly a reference to Gustave Doré's illustrated Bible). Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."