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


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(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."




Autograph Letters Signed from Dinah Maria Mulock to Various Recipients


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Recipients: Mr. Parker and unidentified man. In (1), addressed to Parker and signed Dinah Mulock, Mulock states that she does not need his kindness yet but indicates that - when she does, she may ask for the cheque even if a little beforehand. (2), addressed "Dear Sir" and signed D.M. Mulock, mentions that the recipient's cheque has been refused payment. This second letter written July 21st from 28 Brecknock Pl.




Autograph Letters Signed from Theodore Martin to Various Recipients


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Recipients include: Dr. Mackay, Frederic William Burton, F.A. Coz[en?], Mortimer Harris, Mr. Leed, Mrs. S.C. Hall and an unidentified recipient. (1) Addressed to Dr. Mackay, discusses his translations of Aladdin and Correggio; (2) addressed to Burton, refers to Lady's Juliet; (3) addressed to F.A. Coz[en?], mentions a list of his published works in the Leisure Hour; (4) addressed to Mortimer Harris, refers to the Hermione paper; (5) addressed to Mr. Leed. Martin writes that he is sending a cheque; mentions the weather; (6) addressed to Mrs. Hall. Martin writes on behalf of "Pauline" and is sending a ticket for a box on Wednesday; (7) addressed "Dear Madam," refers to having some corrections made. Some of the letters are undated or have a partially illegible date.










Autograph Letters Signed from Maria L. Owen, Brooklyn and Manhasset, to Various Recipients


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Recipients: William Winter and Jefferson Winter. Both concern a proposed monument to Owen's deceased cousin, Henry Clapp, Jr. (1), to William Winter, is written from 167 McDonough St., Brooklyn and is signed Maria Tallant Owen. (2), to Jefferson Winter, is written from Manhasset, is signed Maria L.T. Owen, and is accompanied by envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Ave, New Brighton, Staten Is.