Jefferson, Joseph. Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Orange Island, New Iberia, La., to Willie [William Winter], Office of the Tribune, New York

Folger bibliographic ID: 229264
Folger call number: Y.c.3408
Folger holdings ID: 261512
Accession Number: cs1734

Jefferson wishes he could comfort Winter and his wife in "this great affliction," likely a reference to the death of their son Arthur. Tells Winter to "hope that the one who has gone may have escaped the many sorrows" and advises Winter not to stop his tears

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Extended title: Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Orange Island, New Iberia, La., to Willie [William Winter], Office of the Tribune, New York 1886 January 28

Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 Winter, William, 1836-1917 Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886

correspondent: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
subject: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
subject: Winter, William, 1836-1917
subject: Winter, Arthur, 1872-1886
correspondent: Winter, William, 1836-1917