Autograph letter signed from George Rose, London, to William Winter [manuscript], 19th century July 30.

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Autograph letter signed from George Rose, London, to William Winter [manuscript], 19th century July 30.

Letter of introduction for J. Pringle Burnett. Addressed "My dear Wynter." Address on item: 96 Glos'ter [sic] Place, Portman Sq. J. Pringle Burnett's visiting card pasted on leaf 1v, with a brief note in Burnett's hand. Annotation on 2v reads "George Rose his real name -- as entertainer called himself Arthur Sketchley."

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576066

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Rose, George, 1817-1882

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Sketchley, Arthur, 1817-1882

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Burnett, J. P. (John Pringle), 1845 or 1846-1917

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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, ...