Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Paris and London, to William Winter [manuscript], 1875 August.

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Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Paris and London, to William Winter [manuscript], 1875 August.

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Letter includes two signatures ("J. Jefferson" and "Joe"). The letter was begun at 10 Avenue A. Eylau (in Paris), August 14th, 1875; and after writing 9 pages, Jefferson signed it 'J.Jefferson'; then he retained the letter and added 8 more pages from London, some days later, as evidenced by the stationery of Bedford House, Tavistock Square. Says he loves to paint "far more than acting." Refers to his approaching performances in England at the Princess' Theatre. Speaks of Duncan's failure and his (Jefferson's) losing $6,000 by it. Speaks of Dion Boucicault. Mentions that he will be going to Stratford on Avon.

8 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm to 21 x 13 cm.

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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, ...

Princess's Theatre (London, England)

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Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890

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Dionysius Lardner Boucicault was born in Dublin on 26th December 1820. His Irish mother Anna, nee Darley, was married to Samuel Boursiquot, but it is likely that Dion was the son of Dr. Dionysius Lardner, who was closer in age to Anna than her husband. In 1828, Anna and her children followed Lardner to London when he became Professor of Philosophy and Astronomy at the new University College. Dion attended several schools in London, but it was a production of Pizarro in 183...

Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905

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American actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Palm Beach, to Mrs. Sullivan, 1903 Feb. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270489232 From the description of [Letter] 1893 Feb. 22 [to] Madame / J. Jefferson. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 244251899 From the description of Letter, 1893. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155451408 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Clancy and Reilly, 1880 Mar. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat reco...