Autograph letter signed from Cora Urquhart Potter, New York, to Elsie Leslie Lyde, New York [manuscript], 1889 January 27.

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Autograph letter signed from Cora Urquhart Potter, New York, to Elsie Leslie Lyde, New York [manuscript], 1889 January 27.

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Mrs. Potter apologizes for not being able to oblige Miss Lyde with a box on Saturday, but "every thing for the Cleopatra Saturday performances had been sold for days." On stationery of Brevoort House. With envelope addressed to Miss Elsie Leslie Lyde, 345 West 58th St.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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