Autograph Letters and Telegram Signed from Elsie Leslie to William Jefferson Winter


Book Description

(1) Concerning the mortgage; addressed from 547 West 187th St., New York City and dated Nov. 13, 1914. (2) Leslie discusses her unhappiness in her marriage and her desire not to upset William Winter; dated Tuesday morning. (3) Telegram in which she discusses her unhappiness and asks Winter for a divorce. Possibly a copy, in Leslie's hand. Undated, but acquisition information gives year as 1919. Addressed to Winter at 46 Winter Ave., New Brighton, Staten Island.




Correspondence Signed from William Winter to Elsie Leslie


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The content of the letters is generally personal in nature and contains Winter's sentiments of endearment to Leslie. However there are also numerous mentions of theatrical performances in New York City, as well as the places where Leslie is traveling. There are also references to articles and books Winter had published and mentions of people he came in contact with or from whom he received letters. The letters display a close relationship between Winter and Leslie and often he refers to her as "Babine," "Babe," or "Pet." Most often he signs the letters, "Old Ga," but also uses "Ancient" and "Old Burro."




Autograph Letter Signed from Evert Jansen Wendell, New York, to William Winter, New Brighton


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Wendell regrets not being present for the performance of The taming of the shrew, but he is pleased to hear of the "plaudits...showered upon Willie and Elsie" (i.e. Jefferson Winter and Elsie Leslie). Address on letter: No. 8 East 38th St. With envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, New Brighton, Staten Island.




Autograph Letters Signed and Initialed from Ada Rehan, New York, to William Jefferson Winter, New York


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Several letters mention William Winter and plans to meet with Jefferson Winter and his wife, Elsie Leslie. All on letterhead of 164, West 93rd Street, New York City. With (3-5) are accompanying envelopes addressed to Jefferson Winter at 17 Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y. and 46 3rd Ave., New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.










Autograph Letter Signed from Laura Stedman, Atlantic City, New Jersey, to William Winter


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Thanks Winter for the address and poem "which would have gone to your old comrade and my grandfather - the beloved friend of us both." She also writes of her grandfather's praise for Winter's writing and the "happy welcome" Winter, Elsie and Jefferson granted her. Addressed from 401 Oriental Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. With an envelope used by Winter to forward this letter to Elsie Leslie. Addressed to Mrs. Jefferson Winter, Care of London City of Midland Bank, 5 Threadneedle Street, London, England. The address has been crossed out and forwarded to St. Ermin's Hotel, S.W. Addressed from Winter in New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.U.S.A.