Autograph letter signed from Laura Stedman, Atlantic City, New Jersey, to William Winter [manuscript], 1913 May 22.

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Autograph letter signed from Laura Stedman, Atlantic City, New Jersey, to William Winter [manuscript], 1913 May 22.

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Thanks Winter for the address and poem "which would have gone to your old comrade and my grandfather - the beloved friend of us both." She also writes of her grandfather's praise for Winter's writing and the "happy welcome" Winter, Elsie and Jefferson granted her. Addressed from 401 Oriental Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. With an envelope used by Winter to forward this letter to Elsie Leslie. Addressed to Mrs. Jefferson Winter, Care of London City of Midland Bank, 5 Threadneedle Street, London, England. The address has been crossed out and forwarded to St. Ermin's Hotel, S.W. Addressed from Winter in New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y. U.S.A.

2 leaves ; 15 x 11 cm.

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