Autograph letter signed to William Winter from unidentified recipient, Providence [manuscript], 1876 February 18.

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Autograph letter signed to William Winter from unidentified recipient, Providence [manuscript], 1876 February 18.

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Letter concerns a letter from Miss Cushman. Year of the letter based on pencil annotation in Winter's hand that indicates the letter was received and answered on the day Miss Cushman died. Addressed "Dear Willie" and signed "Yours ever, John." Correspondent is unidentified.

1 leaf ; 28 x 22 cm.

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Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876

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Charlotte Saunders Cushman (July 23, 1816 – February 18, 1876) was an American stage actress. Her voice was noted for its full contralto register, and she was able to play both male and female parts. She lived intermittently in Rome, in an expatriate colony of prominent artists and sculptors, some of whom became part of her tempestuous private life. Cushman made her initial professional appearance at age eighteen on April 8, 1835 at Boston's Tremont Theatre. She then went to New Orleans where sh...

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, ...