Autograph letter signed from Edward Spencer, Randallstown, Maryland, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1875 June 1.

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Autograph letter signed from Edward Spencer, Randallstown, Maryland, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1875 June 1.

Praises Winter's tribute to Henry Clapp.

1 leaf ; 25 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974164

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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, ...

Clapp, Henry, 1814-1875

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Spencer, Edward, 1834-1883

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Edward Spencer was the son of Baltimore merchant Edward Spencer (1800-40) and his wife Guinelda Ethelia [Mummey] Spencer (d. 1881?). Spencer attended the Trinity School in Baltimore and Princeton University from 1853-58 when he was awarded an A.M. degree. Spencer returned home to run the family farm "Martin's Nest" in Randallstown from 185? to 1876. In 1876 Spencer moved from Randallstown to Baltimore to become the editorial writer for the Baltimore Evening Bulletin. He moved to the editorial st...