Cablegram from Wilson Barrett, London, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1886 February 9.

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Cablegram from Wilson Barrett, London, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1886 February 9.

A short message: "Just heard of your sad loss receive assurance my heartfelt sympathy." Barrett is likely referring to the death of Winter's son, Arthur.

1 leaf ; 18 x 22 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7792011

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

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