Autograph letter signed from Rebecca B. Spring, Los Angeles, to William Winter [manuscript], 1904 April 12.

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Autograph letter signed from Rebecca B. Spring, Los Angeles, to William Winter [manuscript], 1904 April 12.

Spring writes that she received Winter's poems and is glad to hear that Winter is "still alive." She also speaks of her old age. Addressed from 504 Soto St., Los Angeles.

2 leaves ; 18 x 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974112

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Spring, Rebecca Buffum

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Daughter of Arnold Buffum, Rebecca (1811-1911) married Marcus Spring (1810-1874) in approximately 1840. She a Quaker, he a philanthropic New York businessman, both became intensely involved in liberal political and social affairs and were part of the abolitionist, feminist, and transcendentalist movements. They were long-time friends of Fredrika Bremer, Lydia Maria Child, Margaret Fuller, and Elizabeth Palmer Peabody. Rebecca worked hard but unsuccessfully for abolitionist John Brown's acquittal...

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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, ...