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Edwin Booth endorses a check made out to him by Horace McVicker, Treasurer for the Bank of the Metropolis, for $4966.50.

Edwin Booth unloads his worry and asks Jervis McEntee's assistance regarding Downing Vaux. Edwina has broken off the romance, but Downing is insisting to see her. Edwina is frightened by his behavior. Edwin is also concerned due to the fact that…

Edwin Booth sends a gracious acknowledgement of recognition to Francis Lobdell.

Robert Todd Lincoln signs a letter written on War Department letterhead to Senator John Sherman accepting an invitation to meet General W.T. Sherman at dinner.

President Chester A. Arthur and Secretary of War Robert T. Lincoln sign the appointment of Benjamin Purssell as Second Lieutenant in the Signal Corps. The elaborately decorated certificate of appointment carries a navy blue seal.

Edwin Booth complains to Jervis McEntee that the weather is rainy, causing "the blues & achey bones." Business is now good, but it was slow when he was in New York because his performances were too close to the 'scoop,' the operas, and the…

Edwin Booth sends some plates, possibly engravings, to R.M. Field mentioning a scenic artist whom he highly recommends.

Edwin Booth reflects on his past, his career, the theater, etc. to Jervis McEntee. He confides that his expenses are up, his income is down, and he is currently unable to assist some friends, a totally new experience for him.

Robert Todd Lincoln signs a letter written on War Department stationary to Christopher Columbus Brown agreeing to meet with Brown, a Springfield lawyer and son-in-law of John Todd Stuart, in Springfield on some business matter.

James Hubert McVicker of the McVicker Theatre in Chicago writes to Mr. Pierce regarding theatrical business.

Edwin Booth reports to Emma Cushman on his daughter Edwina's illness.

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.