Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Orange Island, New Iberia, La., to Willie [William Winter], Office of the Tribune, New York [manuscript], 1886 January 28.

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Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Orange Island, New Iberia, La., to Willie [William Winter], Office of the Tribune, New York [manuscript], 1886 January 28.

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Jefferson wishes he could comfort Winter and his wife in "this great affliction," likely a reference to the death of their son Arthur. Tells Winter to "hope that the one who has gone may have escaped the many sorrows" and advises Winter not to stop his tears.

1 item ; 20 x 13 cm.

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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...

Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

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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, ...