Autograph letter signed Joseph Jefferson, Young's Hotel, Boston, Mass., to William Winter, New Brighton, 1890 November 21.

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Autograph letter signed Joseph Jefferson, Young's Hotel, Boston, Mass., to William Winter, New Brighton, 1890 November 21.

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Jefferson has completed Winter's "picture" of John Gilbert, and he shares his recollections of when the deceased actor played Sir Anthony with him. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "J. Jefferson." With envelope addressed to Winter at 17 3rd Ave., Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island.

4 leaves ; 18 x 14 cm.

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