autograph letter signed von massett stephen (2 Ergebnisse)

4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. Good, on lightly-aged paper, with stub from previous mounting neatly adhering to margins. Mackay hastens to reply to Moffatt's letter, but fears that 'the "pesky" gout in my right hand will render my cacography illegible'. After dealing with his 'Selected Poems' and the Reform Club, Mackay discusses his poem 'Eternal Justice', which was printed with his 'knowledge & permission' by 'Miss Victoria Woodhull Martin [.] I have since received a visit from her, and highly esteem the honour of her acquaintance. She is an admirable woman, & her cause is a good one.' The next part of the letter deals with Marie Corelli: 'Third: "Rose Trevor" has dropped that name, & given up all idea of the musical profession - and assumed a nom de plume which she has already rendered famous in literature - & her works have been pirated with all the honours - in your country - honours as far as America is concerned, without pecuniary recompense.' The next paragraph mentions Mackay's son George, who lives with him and works 'in the literary field'. Mackay has been compelled to 'leave my cot in Dorking - but I hate London - and feel acutely the loss of my garden'. He hopes to see Massett in London, if he is still 'in the land of the living'. - Chronic gout & rheumatism in both of my knees render my life more or less of a burden - but my brain is clear and I work with as much facility and enjoyment as ever'. The last paragraph concerns the 'Fund': 'The idea has been favorably received by a lot of friends not only at home but so far away as Hong Kong in one part of the world - and Adelaide, South Australia, in another'.

No Binding. Zustand: Collectible-Very Good. Handwritten letter dated December 14, 1896, from New York City. 1 page, 11 x 8 1/2 inches, folded in half and written on one side. Fold lines, it appears paper was torn incompletely from a pad, does not affect writing. Stephen C. Massett (1820-1898) was an English-born actor, singer and songwriter. He is credited with giving the first theatrical performance ever in San Francisco in 1849, singing his songs and portraying Shakespearean characters. He also tried publishing, serving as editor of the Marysville Herald and printing the first Dame Shirley letters. In this letter to William Winter (1836-1917), prominent drama critic and author, he thanks Mr. Winter for an article and a poem he wrote in the New York Tribune, saying "they are both gems". Also included is Mr. Massett's calling card with his New York address handwritten, "Savage Club, London" printed. Signed by Author(s).