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


Book Description

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 Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, Orange Island, to William Winter


Book Description

Jefferson speaks of the "magnetic Booth, the intellectual Irving, and the industrious Barrett" (possibly Lawrence Barrett or Wilson Barrett) as hanging their banners on the outward wall, while he is idly sucking oranges in the South and painting. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."




Autograph Letter Signed from Joseph Jefferson, New Iberia, La., to William Winter


Book Description

Jefferson questions the length of Wilson Barrett's proposed bill, particularly with regards to Chatterton. Wonders if Barrett would consider anything shorter than the play he suggests, and mentions "would he not shine in the oration scene of Mark Anthony?" He (Jefferson) does not know Mr. Barrett, he "of course could not take the liberty of asking him to alter his proposal." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."










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


Book Description

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.