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Lotta Crabtree autographed handwritten letter (ALS), written on illustrated Hotel Majestic stationery from New York City. Addressed to Aunt Louisa, the letter concerns a financial contribution for a children's Christmas celebration.

Crabtree asks the recipient to accept an enclosed check for $100 for the children's Christmas, expressing her hope that everyone will enjoy a delightful occasion. The letter is signed "Lotta" at the conclusion. Written on decorative stationery featuring the elaborate crest of the Hotel Majestic, located at Central Park West and 72nd and 71st Streets in New York City.

The letter measures approximately 5.5 x 9 inches and has been tipped into a slightly larger sheet. Very good condition with expected age toning, original folds, scattered spotting, and light handling wear.

Lotta Crabtree (1847–1924) was an American actress, singer, comedian, and entertainer who became one of the most popular and highest-paid performers of the 19th-century American stage. Born Charlotte Mignon Crabtree, she began her performing career as a child in the California Gold Rush mining camps, where she gained the nickname "The San Francisco Favorite." She subsequently achieved national fame for her spirited performances in musical comedies and theatrical productions, becoming one of the leading stars of the American theater during the 1860s through the 1880s. Known for her considerable wealth and philanthropy, Crabtree retired from the stage in the early 1890s and devoted much of her later life to charitable activities. Upon her death, she left a substantial portion of her fortune to philanthropic causes.

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