Autograph Letter Signed From Sidney Woollett Conanicut Island And New York To William Winter New York

(1) Dated May 23, 1892 and on letterhead of Newport, R.I. with "Conanicut Island" written at the top; Woollett discusses his improving health on Conanicut Island but writes: "I look rather old, and Shylocky with a beard." With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island; (2) Dated Nov 12, 1904 and on letterhead of The Wolcott, Thirty First Street and Fifth Avenue, New York; Woollett apologizes for not writing in so long; he mentions that he has been busy giving lectures and recitals from Shakespeare and Tennyson. He praises Winter: It "is still my pleasure and pride to read your vigorous protest against what is trivial and worthless on the stage today" and refers to Sir Charles Wyndham.