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Mary Ann Booth writes a long newsy letter to Edwina Booth mentioning Edwin and Joseph Booth, and describing her apartment building and its tenants.

Mary Ann Booth writes a chatty letter to Edwina Booth discussing the weather and snow. She also mentions that Aunt Asia is asking for news.

Mary Ann Booth writes to Edwina Booth about general news, the weather, Rosalie's sickness, etc.

Mary Ann Booth writes to Edwina Booth mentioning the mental illness of her daughter-in-law, expressing anxiety and sympathy.

Mary Ann Booth writes a long newsy letter to Edwina Booth Grossman discussing mutual friends, Rosalie's health, Aunt Asia and her book. Mary Ann notes that the theaters are flourishing and that Irish immigration is on the increase.

Mary Ann Booth writes to Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., discussing the news of Edwin and John Wilkes, who are appearing in Richmond and of her son, Joseph, who works in a local theater.

Mary Ann Booth writes a brief note to Mary McVicker Booth (Edwin's 2nd wife) upon forwarding a gift to her.

Mary Devlin Booth writes a ten page letter to actress Emma Cushman reporting on Edwin's opening as Shylock; discussing his reviews in great detail; giving her opinion of the English; mentioning the child she is expecting; and sharing news of the…

A letter by Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman shares news of Edwin's doings, their residence, her pregnancy, and other family matters.

Mary Devlin Booth corresponds with Emma Cushman regarding her health, exercise, her baby, their life in London, their cottage, her request for news of Boston, and other matters.

Mary Devlin Booth writes to Emma Cushman of news of the baby, a boat race, and Edwin Booth in Paris. Mary states that she "... heard Dickens read the other night and was most sadly disappointed he is certainly overrated."

Mary Devlin Booth shares in her letter to Emma Cushman extensive news about the baby, the theaters and recent performances. She writes that "Ristori, I expect will be here We were fortunate enough to see Le Maitre in his great role of Don Caesar."

Mary Devlin Booth writes an affectionate letter to her friend Emma Cushman mentioning the "constant wear and tear" of New York and Edwin playing Sir Edward Mortimer and Don Caesar.

Mary Devlin Booth's correspondence to Emma Cushman mentions a large party, concerns about her health, and Edwin going to Brooklyn to perform.

Mary Devlin Booth comments to Emma Cushman that: "Last night we went to see J. Wilkes B. for the first time. We were very much pleased by him, but he has a great deal to learn and unlearn."

Mary Harlan Lincoln invites Mr. and Mrs. Taylor to dinner. Mary uses Hildene stationary and envelope addressed to Mrs. Taylor..

Thre Trust Department of The American Security and Trust Company of Washington, D.C., issues its typed statement of the Mary Harlan Lincoln Trust Account for the period of Jan. 3 - Feb. 3, 1942. The statement is composed of nine pages stapled…

Mary L. Hooff writes to Gerard J. Buchman forwarding a letter found her brother found that was addressed to Samuel Bland Arnold with "some connection" to John Wilkes Booth.

In her letter to Thomas (Tad) Lincoln's former tutor, Alexander Williamson, Mary Lincoln asks whether their carriage "is to be sold at auction in N.Y.' and adds "How is this?" She notes that "Taddie has recovered, goes to school & can almost…

Mary Lincoln writes a lengthy and strongly worded response to Alexander Williamson regarding sensational stories by her enemies that she is not at all in financial difficulties. She asks Williamson to approach Col. Frank Howe, a NY politician, in…

Mary Lincoln urges Alexander Williamson to ascertain whether Howe intends to help her. "This state of suspense is very painful to be endured" Mary uses mourning stationery with black borders and an "L" monogram on page1.

Mary Lincoln invites B.B. French to a Thursday evening dinner at the White House that includes General Anderson, Mr. Holt, C.R. Smith, Henry Clay's son, Gov. Sprague, Mr. Shaw of Kentucky, Mr. Speed of Kentucky, B.B. French, Mary Lincoln, and the…

Mary Lincoln writes to B.B. French protesting the dismissal of Gibbs and praising the man's conduct and usefulness. Mary confesses that she "... cannot spare him from the conservatory." She states that her "...interest in retaining him is very…

Still mourning the death of her son, Willie, Mary Lincoln writes to B.B. French referring to "our heavy bereavement" and noting that "situated as we are, being compelled to receive the world at large, I have endeavored to bear up, under our…

Mary Lincoln appeals to B.B. French for a salary increase on behalf of a young man (Dunn) who is employed at the White House as a doorman. She states that he is unable to continue at his present salary. The following year Dunn gave a piece of the…