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Janet Edmondson Walker tells Edwina Booth that she is an old friend of Mr. Grossman, and she has just heard that Edwina is to marry him. The date assigned to this letter is based on the1885 marriage date for the Grossmans.

Agnes Bartlett congratulates Ignatius Grossman for "winning sweet Edwina's love." She looks forward to meeting him.

Robert Todd Lincoln replies to an unidentified correspondent that he cannot furnish an autograph of his father.

At the early morning hour of one o'clock, Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee that he may not be able to write again for quite some time. As he ages, he is more reticent and less likely to gabble. "I was very old when I was born, and the many…

Edwina Booth Grossman compiles the itineraries of three Europeam trips. She took her first trip between June 1880 and June 1881. Her second trip took place between June 1882 and June 1883. Edwina's third trip was her wedding trip taken from May…

William H. Herndon writes Mr. Hanses that he has no more Lincoln autographs to give away.

C.A. Bartel writes to Edwina Booth Grossman recalling the beauty of Edwina's wedding day and thanking Edwina for her delightful letter.

In a letter to "My Dear Friend", Edwin Booth comments on the public furor over his fall at the Academy in New York and the spiteful attacks that have appeared in the media from reviewers and the press.

Edwin Booth confesses to Jervis McEntee that he has been busy, and thus has neglected to write until now. Booth talks about his schedule and having his wardrobe packed for the tour. He refers to "my domestic disappointment" and "home affairs." He…

Katharine Chase writes to an unknown Colonel discussing her attempt to authenticate a painting she owns.

Joseph Holt corresponds with J.A. Bingham regarding the trial of the conspirators and petition for clemency for Mrs. Surratt.

Joseph Adrian Booth receives his diploma from New York University granting him a doctorate in Artis Medicae et Chirurgicae [medical and surgical arts]. The diploma is printed in Latin on vellum paper and signed by his professors, Council President,…

Louis, J. Weichmann asks J.A. Bingham for his support in gaining a government job. Weichmann, after his arrest with other Surratt associates, turned states' evidence against the conspirators.

Louis J. Weichmann writes to J. A. Bingham adding testimonials to his record.

Henry Lawrence Burnett corresponds to another Special Judge Advocate regarding the Surratt conviction.

Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee because he has heard of the death of McEntee's father. Booth recalls his own reaction when he lost his own mother, and knows the grief that McEntee feels. Booth is concerned because McEntee has been ill,…

E.H. Hasgard sends Edwina Booth Grossman a copy of his book written by his niece so that when he is "gone" he will be "kindly remembered by a grandchild of that most gifted & distinguished man whom I knew so well."

Edwin Booth thanks Jervis McEntee for his letters and indicates that he has been quite ill himself. Booth also briefly discusses a business deal.

Chicago actor and manager James Hubert McVicker writes a note to G.A. Pierce stating that he will be starting a new work tomorrow and will likely be gone a couple of weeks. Upon his return, McVicker invites Pierce to see him to discuss his play. A…

Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee: "I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door…

This quote from Shakespeare's Julius Caeser is thought to have been copied by Edwina Booth. The copied passage reads: "There is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at the flood leads on to fortune." Since Edwina Booth became married in 1885…

Edwin Booth jots down a note on a small card to Jervis McEntee reading: "Will see you soon - very busy. God bless you! Happy New Year."

A printed list titled "Christmas subscription for the employees of The Players" is signed by Edwin Booth and others.

Edwin Booth reports to Jervis McEntee that there has been some problem with the bank and a check that McEntee sent him.

Edwin Booth tells Jervis McEntee that the confusion with the McEntee's check and Booth's bank has been cleared up. Booth hopes that they will not be troubled any more about it. Booth confides that he is tiring and needs more rest than in the past.