Autograph letters signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1900-1902.

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Autograph letters signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1900-1902.

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(1) Dated November 1900; Letter of introduction for Mr. Alexander Abu-Khalil who wishes to consult Winter concerning certain plans which he has for presenting plays of Shakespeare in public recitals. (2) Dated February 11, 1902; Regarding Bacon and the Owen cipher.

2 leaves ; 17 x 11 cm.

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