Autograph letter signed from George P. Philes, Ithaca, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1904 May 31.

Autograph letter signed from George P. Philes, Ithaca, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1904 May 31.

2 leaves ; 25 x 21 cm

Philes writes that he is sending Winter a few mementos in commemoration of their friendship [not included here] including a "prospectus" of Payne's career which culminated in his song Home sweet home which appeared in Clari, or, The maid of Milan [composed by Bishop]; Shakespeare plates; mentions Wordsworth's "Memorial Lines on the death of Charles Lamb," a book that was privately reprinted by Mrs. Cynthia Morgan St. John, which Philes has requested a copy be sent to Winter. The letter includes a pasted-on clipping from Publishers Weekly, New York, of a "books wanted" ad in which a woman is looking for first editions of several of Winter's works; Address appears on item as: 420 North Cayuga St., Ithaca, N.Y.

A note at the top of the letter [in the hand of William Jefferson Winter?] reads: "Geo. P. Philes (Biblioph.) to Wm. Winter (re Shakespeare's Head engraving)."

United States -- New York (State) -- Ithaca.

Y.c.6044

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