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c.1880 J.E. Nugent Elmwood House Malone NY Metropolitans Manager Signed Letter
$41.36
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Description
This c.1880s letter was written and signed by J. E. Nugent, co-manager of Nugent & Gleason’s Metropolitans, on printed Elmwood House stationery from Malone, New York. The Elmwood House, located at the corner of Main and Pearl Streets and managed by J. L. Hogle, was a well-known 19th-century hotel. Nugent wrote to an associate identified only as “Mr. S.” to report, “Opened here last night to a boomer – work her up – J. E. Nugent.” The note refers to the troupe’s successful opening performance in Malone, providing a vivid glimpse into the management and excitement of a traveling theatrical company on tour in small-town America.
– Date: c.1880s
– Location: Malone, New York
– Hotel: Elmwood House (J. L. Hogle, proprietor)
– Signer: J. E. Nugent, co-manager of Nugent & Gleason’s Metropolitans
– Format: One-page handwritten letter on hotel letterhead
– Size: Approx. 8 × 5 inches
Condition
This letter is in good used condition with wear appropriate to its age. It may have small creases/tears, folds, wrinkles, indentations, stains, smudges, edge wear, toning, corner bumps, or other issues typical of old paper items. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.
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