Autograph Letters Signed from John Gilbert, New York, to William Winter


Book Description

(1) Regarding a proof of an article Winter wrote on Mr. Wallack; (2) a sympathy letter likely referring to the death of Winter's son Arthur; (3) is a copy in Winter's hand. Gilbert has received Winter's "In memory of John McCullough." Refers to the report of an attack on Edwin Booth, which turned out to be an exaggeration. Each addressed from "The Winchester" 1244 Broadway.




Autograph Letters Signed from John Gilbert to Various People


Book Description

Correspondents: J.H. Brown, F.S. Walton, and William Winter. (1) encloses 2 playbills of recent performances of School for scandal, May, 1888, and a program for the Lester Wallack testimonial, May 21, 1888; (2-5) concern an engraving of Gilbert as Falstaff; (8) mentions the recovery of Edwin Booth.




Autograph Letter Signed from John Gilbert, New York, to Frederick E. Partington


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Gilbert sympathizes with his "dear friend Winter in his bereavement." He would be happy to make a selection of $50 if Partington would send him a list of books he suggests; he is likely referring to the establishment of the Arthur Winter Memorial Library. Addressed from "The Winchester" 1244 Broadway, New York.










Autograph Letters Signed from John Foord to William Winter


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The letters mostly concern Winter's work, family and various society events. Addressed from various locations in New York; Washington; and Kerhonkson, New York.







Autograph Letter Signed from John Mathews to William Winter, New York


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Begins the letter with, "When the icicles hang on the wall," and describes seeing the Horace Greely monument with icicles hanging from his ears. He looked for "Dick the shepherd blowing his nail" and saw a cab driver in that very act. With envelope.







Autograph Letters Signed from William Winter, New York, to J.B. Pond


Book Description

Some letters on letterhead of the New York tribune and one on letterhead of the Staten Island Academy. (6) and (8) indicate "Dictated" on first leaf and appear to be in the hand of William Jefferson Winter.