Autograph Letter Signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to John N. Cobb, Philadelphia


Book Description

This letter is written on the back of and is a response to a typescript letter from John N. Cobb to Rolfe dated December 8, 1893. Rolfe responds to Cobb's request for a list of works relating to Shakespeare and his writings by admitting that Dr. H.H. Furness could give better information on this point. However, he also mentions that the catalog of the Boston Collection in the Boston Public Library, Allibone's Dictionary of authors, and an extension of Lowndes Bibliographical manual all have good lists.










Autograph Letter from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Miss Lawton


Book Description

Rolfe agree's with Lawton about Shakespeare's treatment of mothers-in-law in his plays, particularly in regards to the Countess in All's well that ends well and Volumnia in Coriolanus.







Autograph Letters Signed from W.J. Rolfe to Various Unidentified Recipients


Book Description

(1) Dated January 4, 1896, from Cambridge, Massachusetts; Rolfe says he no longer wishes to be a member of the Guild (presumably, American Author's Guild) and speaks of his relationship with various publishers. This letter is written on the back of a printed letter of remittance signed by Wm. Geo. Oppenheim, Treasurer of the American Authors' Guild. (2) Sent from Oakhurst, Easton, Pennsylvania, dated March 26, 1898; Rolfe jokes about the authenticity of an autograph of "John Phoenix." (3) Sent from 405 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated February 8, 1904; Rolfe philosophizes about death. (4) Sent from 405 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated November 4, 1906; Rolfe is happy to comply with the recipient's request. (5) Dated November 5, 1906, from Cambridge, Massachusetts; Rolfe's "improved" quote from Romeo and Juliet: "What's in a name?/ That which we call a rose/ By any other name could smell as well."