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, 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.







Letters Signed from Joseph Jefferson to William Winter


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Includes 14 autograph letters signed, one typed letter signed and 2 telegrams. With (16) is an accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 3rd Ave Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.







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.