Rolfe, W. J. Autograph letters signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, to various recipients

Folger bibliographic ID: 223851
Folger call number: Y.c.5548 (1-3)
Folger holdings ID: 254074
Accession Number: cs2027

(1) Dated September 9, 1879 to an unidentified recipient; Rolfe is not sure if he will like the editorship of the Shakespeare department but is willing to undergo the "experiment" if the recipient really desires it. He will take whatever can be afforded for remuneration. (2) Dated January 13 (no year) to Abbott; Rolfe informs Abbott that his edition of The lay of the last minstrel will be the fiftieth volume he has "thrust upon a patient public," and asks for mention of this in the Literary world publication. (3) Dated Thursday to "Sir"; Rolfe regrets that he will not be able to accept the recipient's kind invitation because he wll be out of town

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Two bifolia and one singleton

Extended title: Autograph letters signed from W.J. Rolfe, Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, to various recipients 19th-20th century

Rolfe, W. J. 1827-1910 Abbott, active 19th-20th century

correspondent: Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910
subject: Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910
subject: Abbott, active 19th-20th century
correspondent: Abbott, active 19th-20th century