Autograph letter signed from Stephen Massett, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1886 December 3.

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Autograph letter signed from Stephen Massett, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1886 December 3.

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A short letter referring to the death of Winter's son, Arthur. Massett asks Winter to "put this or something like it in Sundays paper" and to "accept the lines now sent." He only found out about Winter's loss one week ago. With accompanying four stanza poem entitled "Lines to Willie Winter on the death of his son" by Stephen Massett. First line: Would I could tell thee how I miss. Both items on letterhead of the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The letterhead of the letter has been crossed out and addressed from the New York Hotel.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974203

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Massett, Stephen C.

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Epithet: American singer and entertainer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000977.0x00033a ...

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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Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

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