Autograph letter signed from R.D. MacLean, Shepherstown, West Virginia, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1899 April 12.

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Autograph letter signed from R.D. MacLean, Shepherstown, West Virginia, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1899 April 12.

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As their engagement at the Herald Square Theatre is almost ending, MacLean writes that he and his wife wish to thank Winter for his dignified criticism of "Othello." On letterhead of Wild Goose, Shepherdstown, W. Va. With accompanying envelope addressed to William Winter, Esq., City. Annotated by Winter: "R.D. Maclean, Rec'd & Ans'd April 17, 1899. Check for $100 returned to him- W.W."

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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MacLean, R. D., 1859-1948

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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