Jefferson, Joseph. Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Boston, Mass., to William Winter

Folger bibliographic ID: 378
Folger call number: Y.c.3423
Folger holdings ID: 258966
Accession Number: cs654

Jefferson gives dates when he can play for Holland's benefit. Mentions seeing Fechter for the first time on the English stage; will reserve his opinion until he sees him in "Claude Melnotte." Addressed to "Willie."

General notes

Bifolium with attached removal slip. Conjectured date based on the year of the Holland Benefit Removed from Winter's Life and art of Joseph Jefferson (Case No. 654; Date: 21.xii.49; Initials: DEM.)

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from Joseph Jefferson, Boston, Mass., to William Winter 1871? April 21

Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 Winter, William, 1836-1917 Holland, George, 1791-1870 Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873. Lady of Lyons Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 Melnotte, Claude (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
subject: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
subject: Winter, William, 1836-1917
subject: Holland, George, 1791-1870
subject: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879
subject: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
correspondent: Winter, William, 1836-1917