Name/Title
Letter from Joseph Jefferson to William WinterEntry/Object ID
HHV 011.19Description
Letter from Joseph Jefferson to William WinterSubject
William Winter sending Jefferson "dramatic articles" while he was on the plantation, as a source of amusement, Rip Van Winkle is playing in the theaterSubject Person/Organization
Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905), William Winter (1836-1917), Sara Warren Jefferson, Elizabeth Campbell WinterSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Boston, MACollection
Joseph Jefferson Manuscript CollectionTranscription
Transcription
*Original spelling throughout work; content appears exactly as written.*
[First Page] [Written in different penmanship] Apl 24 / 1880 2 Bulfinch
Place / Boston / Friday My dear Willie, I got your
letter / asking me about this / and am quite ashamed / of my self for not
answering / it. I also had the / Dramatic articles you / sent me when I was [Inside Page] on the
plantation they were a source of much / pleasure to us all . I do not change
the / bill here for two reasons. The theater is too / large for comedy and Rip
is still playing / to great [business.] All of our folks were much / pleased
with the visit of Mrs. W yourself and / the children this winter. Mrs. J and [unrecovered]
say / that your boys are lovely. Give my love to / them all and know we [unrecovered]
[ever] JoeTranscriber
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JJ 1427 SGeneral Notes
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