Autograph letter signed from Rossiter Johnson, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1900 November 28.

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Autograph letter signed from Rossiter Johnson, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1900 November 28.

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Concerning a speech or poem Winter will give at the reception for Mr. Stedman. On letterhead of D. Appleton & Company, New York. Addressed to Winter in New Brighton, Staten Island. Signed from Rossiter Johnson as secretary of the Authors Club. At the bottom of the letter is an annotation by Winter indicating he went to the reception and delivered his speech.

1 leaf ; 22 x 15 cm.

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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, ...

Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931

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Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931) was an American author and editor. In addition to editing historical and reference works, he wrote biographies, histories and poetry. He and his first wife, Helen Kendrick Johnson (1844-1914), were ardent anti-feminists who belonged to various organizations opposed to women's suffrage. Helen Johnson was also an author and editor. From the guide to the Rossiter and Helen Kendrick Johnson papers, 1851-1929, 1883-1900, (The New York Public Library. Manuscrip...