1912 Sweet, Complementary Letter from Suffragette Elizabeth Robins to Sir Edward Bush

Autographed Signed Letter (ASL) of Elizabeth Robins (1862-1952)

Dated from Backset Farm, Sussex on June 2nd, [19] 12, Robins writes effusively to Sir Edward Bush. She compliments Bush on the "fine and generous service you are giving". She arranges a meeting with him and continues to compliment him by saying, "You probably have [?] idea how often your name is spoken among women...I am glad to have this opportunity to subscribe myself".  Robins signs the letter at the conclusion of the letter. 

Elizabeth Robins was an American/English actress, playwright, prolific novelist and suffragette. Robins spent most of her adult life living and working in England, first in London and later in Sussex as well. Robins, born in Louisville, Kentucky, was the first child of Charles E. Robins and Hannah M. (Crow) Robins. After 1880, Robins moved to New York City and began an acting career. She became a member of the Boston Museum Company, James O'Neill's Monte Cristo Traveling Company, and toured with Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett. She appeared in such plays as A Celebrated Case, Julius Caesar, and The Merchant of Venice, first under the stage name Claire Raymond and later as Bessie Robins.

This letter measures 7 x 9 inches flat, folded to 7 x 4-1/2 inches. Autograph letter signed. Two pages. Age toning but no noticeable rips or tears. Overall VG.