Autograph letter signed from Ballard Smith, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1886 January 25.

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Autograph letter signed from Ballard Smith, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1886 January 25.

A brief note of condolence: "Please accept my deep sympathy in your grief." He is likely referring to the death of Winter's son, Arthur. Letter dated January 25; year from acquisition information. On letterhead of The world, New York.

1 leaf ; 23 x 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7967820

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Smith, Ballard, 1849-

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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, ...