Autograph letter signed from John D. Whitcomb, Boston, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1908 April 6.

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Autograph letter signed from John D. Whitcomb, Boston, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1908 April 6.

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Whitcomb mentions the pleasure with which he read Winter's series of literary reminiscences in the Saturday evening post. He also points out that he and Winter are the only living persons who were connected with the Transcript contemporaneously. Also, an offprint of the February 27, 1908 article in the Boston transcript, announcing a tribute to Whitcomb and envelope addressed to Winter at the Tribune, New York City.

2 leaves ; 18 x 13 cm.

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Whitcomb, John D., -1916

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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, ...