Typescript letter signed from Whitelaw Reid, London, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1908 May 18.

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Typescript letter signed from Whitelaw Reid, London, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1908 May 18.

Reid writes that he is sending a copy of a letter of introduction that he has just given to a "confiding lady," which is included here. He asks if Winter would give her advice and assistance in the matter of having her plays place before suitable managers. The letter is on letterhead from Dorchester House, Park Lane, W. The copy to which Reid refers is addressed to Mrs. John R. Guelph and introduces her to William Winter. It is addressed to Mrs. Guelph at 19 Burton Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S.A. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, U.S.A.

2 items ; 26 x 21 cm to 27 x 21 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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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). ...

Guelph, John R., Mrs., fl. 1908

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...