Autograph and typescript letters signed from Whitelaw Reid, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1889-1909.

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Autograph and typescript letters signed from Whitelaw Reid, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1889-1909.

(1) Reid writes about a beautiful little stick, which was a great pleasure to receive. He suggests meeting during the evening sometime. On mourning paper from 451 Madison Avenue, dated February 16, 1889. (2) Typescript letter mentioning a note from Winter, which he will show to Mr. Mills. Reid would like to show Winter a lovely binding for the first Macmillan edition of Shakespeare's England, which Winter sent to Reid long ago. Addressed from 451 Madison Avenue, New York, dated November 5, 1896. (3) Typescript letter with autograph note regarding a visit home Reid is taking. He also refers to Poe and Whitman. On letterhead from Dorchester House, Park Lane W., London, dated August 14th, 1909. (2) and (3) have accompanying envelopes addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, S.I., N.Y.

3 items ; 18 x 12 cm to 26 x 21 cm.

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Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

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U.S. politician, historian and newspaper editor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cedarville, to Schuyler Colfax, 1863 Sept. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 649441349 American newspaperman, editor, diplomat, and historian. From the description of Papers of Whitelaw Reid [manuscript], 1878-1893. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647879858 From the description of Papers of Whitelaw Reid, 1878-1893. (University of Virginia). ...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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