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Jefferson is only in town for the week, and he hopes to see Winter. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Address on letter: 27 Madison Ave. With envelope addressed to Winter at P.O. Box 18, Fort Hill, Tompkinsville, Staten Island
Jefferson indicates he has received books. Will be playing at Daly's next Friday. Indicates "the book is finished," presumably a reference to his autobiography. Addressed to "Willie."
Includes 14 autograph letters signed, one typed letter signed and 2 telegrams. With (16) is an accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 3rd Ave Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.
Jefferson indicates that he knows little of Dowden's excellence. Makes reference to the presidency of the Players. Says the reception Winter suggests is "not only proper but almost a duty which a Dramatic club owes to a great Shakespearean scholar."
Jefferson hopes Winter will drop in on him at the theater. On letterhead of Booth's Theatre, 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Date of letter based on annotation in the hand of William Winter.
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.
Jefferson has completed Winter's "picture" of John Gilbert, and he shares his recollections of when the deceased actor played Sir Anthony with him. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "J. Jefferson." With envelope addressed to Winter at 17 3rd Ave., Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island.
