Letters Signed from Chester S. Lord, New York, to William Winter, New York


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(1) Typed letter signed, informing Winter of his election as an honorary member of the Lotos Club. On letterhead of the Lotos Club, New York. Addressed to Winter at the Tribune, New York and dated Dec. 9, 1896. (2) Autograph letter signed, concerning letters of regret sent to Lord in response to his invitation to Winter's dinner. On letterhead of The Sun, Editor's Office. Undated; year of 1897 from acquisition information.







Typed Letter Signed from D. Nicholson, New York, to Chester S. Lord, New York


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He regrets that it will not be possible to attend the reception and dinner in honor of William Winter. On letterhead of the New York tribune. Addressed to Lord as the Secretary, Lotus Club, City. Signed D. Nicholson; correspondent is possibly Donald Nicholson.
















Typed Letter Signed from Richard Watson Gilder, New York, to Chester S. Lord, New York


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Gilder regrets that a previous engagement will prevent his presence at the Lotos Club dinner for William Winter. On letterhead of the Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York. Addressed to Lord at The Lotos Club, New York City. Signed from R.W. Gilder.







Autograph Letter Signed from Edmund Clarence Stedman, Bronxville, New York, to Chester S. Lord


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He will not be able to attend the dinner in honor of William Winter and sends instead, his recognition of Winter's "fame" and his "power to charm us." Stedman follows with several lines of verse beginning: What avail fellow-minstrels, our crotchets and staves. On letterhead of Lawrence Park, Bronxville, N.Y. Addressed to Lord as Secretary of the Lotos Club.