Autograph letter signed from Sidney Woollett, Conanicut Island and New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1892-1904.

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Autograph letter signed from Sidney Woollett, Conanicut Island and New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1892-1904.

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(1) Dated May 23, 1892 and on letterhead of Newport, R.I. with "Conanicut Island" written at the top; Woollett discusses his improving health on Conanicut Island but writes: "I look rather old, and Shylocky with a beard." With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island; (2) Dated Nov 12, 1904 and on letterhead of The Wolcott, Thirty First Street and Fifth Avenue, New York; Woollett apologizes for not writing in so long; he mentions that he has been busy giving lectures and recitals from Shakespeare and Tennyson. He praises Winter: It "is still my pleasure and pride to read your vigorous protest against what is trivial and worthless on the stage today" and refers to Sir Charles Wyndham.

2 items ; 18 x 12 cm to 28 x 22 cm.

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