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.



















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, Boston, Mass., to William Winter


Book Description

Jefferson gives dates when he can play for Holland's benefit. Mentions seeing Fechter for the first time on the English stage; will reserve his opinion until he sees him in "Claude Melnotte." Addressed to "Willie."