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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.

Edwin Booth inscribes and signs a photograph of the painting of him by John Singer Sargent. The inscription reads: "To Peter Gilsey with kind regards of Edwin Booth. 1891".

John Hay accepts Mary Harlan Lincoln's invitation for Thursday, June 8th. In jest he adds: "Please say to His Excellency, that I rather regret I have no engagement for that day; it would have been such a pleasure to throw it over."

Robert Todd Lincoln writes to Mr. Harrison on legation stationary declining to join a veterans' group for various reasons.

Joseph Jefferson sends birthday wishes to Edwin Booth. Enclosed with the letter are Edwin Booth's notes for a brief address given by Booth for Founder's Night at the Players Club. On the reverse side is a note to Edwina from "Harry" identifying…

Christian Rath responds to E.K. May's inquiry about the execution of the Lincoln conspirators. Rath states that: "I build the gallows and conducted the execution of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold & Azerott in person. All were hanged on the same…

Robert Todd Lincoln writes a warm note to B.B. French agreeing to sign the marriage register of French's daughter. Lincoln adds that he is sorry that his wife is in America.

Poet and author Celia Thaxter writes to "My dear children" thanking the family of Edwina Booth Grossman for some gift which is "perfectly lovely," a "delightful thing," "exquisitely beautiful," etc. but never named.

Cousin Dollie expresses her sympathy to Edwina Booth Grossman of the "great shock to me to see the announcement of the death of your dear father even though were were daily expecting to hear the sad news."

On the same day that Edwin Booth dies, W. H. Chamberlin writes to Edwina Booth Grossman recounting a kindness her father did for him ten years earlier. Chamberlin refers to an enclosed clipping, but it is no longer with the letter.

L.H. Lockwood sends a note of condolence to Edwina Booth Grossman on the loss of her father. According to the New York Times of June 21, 1893, L.H. Lockwood of Greenwich, Connecticut, was a witness to Edwin Booth's will.

Mabel Hayward sends a message of condolence to Edwina Booth Grossman on the death of her father.

Lucy Denby relates to Edwina Booth Grossman that the Hospital Committee has passed a resolution expressing deep regret at the death of Edwin Booth, who was a generous benefactor to the hospital.

Louy writes Natzy (Ignatius Grossman) a note of sympathy upon the death of Edwina's father.

Elizabeth W. Johnson writes a note of sympathy to Edwina Booth Grossman on the death of her father, Edwin.