Autograph letter signed from Eben Plympton, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

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Autograph letter signed from Eben Plympton, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

Plympton was disappointed not to see Winter at the Lambs the previous evening. He requests that Winter forgive his "abrupt and too emphatic manner yesterday regarding the slight oversight in Hamlet. Many thanks for Richard II." Written from 115 E. 14th St. and addressed "My dear friend."

2 leaves ; 18 x 11 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7556346

Folger Shakespeare Library

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