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JOSEPH JEFFERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/05/1898 - HFSID 85080

Jefferson handwrote, signed and dated this letter in 1898 stating that, because of business in Boston, he can't attend "the festivities" Autograph letter signed"J Jefferson". 1 page, 8x10. Jan. 5, 1898. Addressed to "My dear Mrs. Allen".

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JOSEPH JEFFERSON
Jefferson handwrote, signed and dated this letter in 1898 stating that, because of business in Boston, he can't attend "the festivities"
Autograph letter signed"J Jefferson". 1 page, 8x10. Jan. 5, 1898. Addressed to "My dear Mrs. Allen". In full:"Afraid business calls me to Boston tonight and with that I can not return in time to join in your festivities - Wishing you all a happy new year I am faithfully yours". On stage since the age of three, American actor Jefferson (1829-1905) starred with Laura Keene's company in 19th century stage successes such as Our American Cousin, The Cricket on the Hearth and The Rivals. His most famous part was the title role in Rip Van Winkle (from 1865), which playwright Dion Boucicault adapted for him. Lightly toned. Folded in quarters and unfolded. Worn and torn along folds. Pinhole where folds meet. Otherwise in fine condition.

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