Autograph letters signed from Josie Henshaw to William Winter [manuscript], 1857-1886.

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Autograph letters signed from Josie Henshaw to William Winter [manuscript], 1857-1886.

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(1) Thanks Winter for his testimonial and writes "May your meridian of success be equal in lustre to its dawn - then like a brother poet you may awaken some bright morning to find yourself famous." Signed from Josie Bridges with pencil annotation [in William Jefferson Winter's hand?]: "Henshaw." Addressed from "The Willows," (2) She received Winter's note with the enclosed verses; addressed from "School Room." Signed from Josie. (3) Concerning the death of her husband's mother. Signed from Josie Henshaw and addressed from 49 Linnaean Street, Cambridge; (4) A letter of sympathy, likely concerning the death of the Winter's son Arthur. Addressed to Lizzie and Will and signed from Will and Josie [in Josie's hand]. Addressed from "Home."

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Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

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Henshaw, William Oliver, active 19th century

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Winter, Elizabeth C. (Elizabeth Campbell), 1841-1922

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Henshaw, Josie, active 19th century

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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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, ...