Woollett, Sidney. Autograph letter signed from Sidney Woollett, Conanicut Island and New York, to William Winter, New York

Folger bibliographic ID: 229098
Folger call number: Y.c.6371 (1-2)
Folger holdings ID: 261292
Accession Number: cs1495

(1) Dated May 23, 1892 and on letterhead of Newport, R.I. with "Conanicut Island" written at the top; Woollett discusses his improving health on Conanicut Island but writes: "I look rather old, and Shylocky with a beard." With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island; (2) Dated Nov 12, 1904 and on letterhead of The Wolcott, Thirty First Street and Fifth Avenue, New York; Woollett apologizes for not writing in so long; he mentions that he has been busy giving lectures and recitals from Shakespeare and Tennyson. He praises Winter: It "is still my pleasure and pride to read your vigorous protest against what is trivial and worthless on the stage today" and refers to Sir Charles Wyndham

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from Sidney Woollett, Conanicut Island and New York, to William Winter, New York 1892-1904

Woollett, Sidney Winter, William, 1836-1917 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Merchant of Venice Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Shylock (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Woollett, Sidney
subject: Woollett, Sidney
subject: Winter, William, 1836-1917
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
subject: Shylock (Fictitious character)
correspondent: Winter, William, 1836-1917