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Autograph letter signed from James Oakes, Boston, to William Winter, London [manuscript], 1877 April 17.

Oakes, James, 1807-1878, sender.; Winter, William, 1836-1917, addressee.; Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905. Life of Edwin Forrest, the American tragedian.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from James Oakes, Boston, to William Winter, London [manuscript], 1877 April 17.
Description
2 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm
Associated name
Oakes, James, 1807-1878, sender.
Winter, William, 1836-1917, addressee.
Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905. Life of Edwin Forrest, the American tragedian.
Scope and content
Mentions his business with in connection with the Forrest estate. Complains about Anna Dickinson's appearances on the stage: "if she has any friends why do they not put her at once into a straight jacket?" Sends his regards to McCullough. Written from 49 Long Wharf, Boston.
Note
Bifolium.
Provenance
Removed from W.R. Alger's Life of Edwin Forrest, 1877.
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
United States -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
United States -- New York (State) -- New York.

Call number
Y.c.1984
Folger accession
cs1180

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