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Published: 1873
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJefferson mentions his stays in London and Paris. Says he is staying in the same hotel in London where lived "the great Doré," and refers to pencil sketches of the head of Christ with a crown of thorns (possibly a reference to Gustave Doré's illustrated Bible). Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."
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Published: 1836
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKConcerns Winter's upcoming visit. Addressed to "Willie" and signed "Joe."
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Published: 1899
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe recipient is either William Winter or William Jefferson Winter. Letter signed "Joe." Jefferson will leave tickets at the box office. The date is provided by Winter. Also, at the bottom of this letter, a note by Jefferson Winter in which he indicates that his godfather cut him out of his will for "knowing too much."
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Published: 1875
Total Pages: 16
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLetter includes two signatures ("J. Jefferson" and "Joe"). The letter was begun at 10 Avenue A. Eylau (in Paris), August 14th, 1875; and after writing 9 pages, Jefferson signed it 'J.Jefferson'; then he retained the letter and added 8 more pages from London, some days later, as evidenced by the stationery of Bedford House, Tavistock Square. Says he loves to paint "far more than acting." Refers to his approaching performances in England at the Princess' Theatre. Speaks of Duncan's failure and his (Jefferson's) losing $6,000 by it. Speaks of Dion Boucicault. Mentions that he will be going to Stratford on Avon.
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Published: 1905
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJefferson tells Winter that "these western cities are wonderful." Mentions meeting "a wonderful spiritual medium" whom he would like Winter to meet. Addressed to "Willie" and signed "J. Jefferson."
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Published: 1878
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSpeaks of the scenery in Colorado and hopes to see the eclipse from Pike's Peak. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Annotation in Winter's hand indicates that he received this letter on August 2, 1878.
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Published: 1878
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKMentions seeing the eclipse from Pike's Peak. Has met a German photographer and is sending photographs that may be of interest to Winter. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."
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Published: 1870
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJefferson hopes Winter will drop in on him at the theater. On letterhead of Booth's Theatre, 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Date of letter based on annotation in the hand of William Winter.
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Published: 1880
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJefferson indicates that it will be impossible for him to speak at the "Booth Breakfast." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."
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Published: 1889
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJefferson questions the length of Wilson Barrett's proposed bill, particularly with regards to Chatterton. Wonders if Barrett would consider anything shorter than the play he suggests, and mentions "would he not shine in the oration scene of Mark Anthony?" He (Jefferson) does not know Mr. Barrett, he "of course could not take the liberty of asking him to alter his proposal." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."
