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Edwin Booth writes to W.A. Stephens mentioning his need to stay away from the public, undoubtedly owing to his brother's assassination of Lincoln; along with general affairs of the theater.

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 cancels his doctor appointment as his throat is better. Booth writes his note on St. James's Hotel stationery with that logo crossed out and a handwritten notation indicating that he is now staying at the Brunswick Hotel.

Edwin Booth writes an unknown painter declining to purchase his work.

Edwin Booth addresses a letter to "My Dear Sirs" regretting that he is "obliged now to travel and work hard to make up the losses on one little day." A sentence or two has been sliced out of the first page.

Edwin Booth writes a lengthy letter to painter Thomas Hicks on the birth of Edwin's daughter and Hicks's painting of Booth as Iago.

Edwin Booth sends his regrets to T.E. Pemberton that he will not visit Birmingham again.

Edwin Booth writes Robert Collyer regarding marital difficulties with his second wife, Mary McVicker, and invites Collyer to mediate in their quarrel.

Edwin Booth writes about the loss of his wife to Reverend Huntington who performed her funeral service.

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

Edwin Booth expresses his condolences to Mrs. F.C. Ewer.

Edwin Booth thanks Toole for an entertainment and says farewell.

Edwin Booth reports to Huntington on his success as manager of The Boston Theatre for three weeks, adding that "the war does not seem to affect business."

Edwin Booth furnishes quotations to Mary Felton, an admirer.

Edwin Booth writes a letter on Grand Hotel stationary to Luke Lockwood commenting on the release of the man who tried to assassinate him (Edwin) in 1879 and recounting an incident when he mistook a noise in the theater for a "pistol snap."

Edwin Booth writes Laurence Hutton regarding a copperplate of "my father as Richard" with a planned book.

Edwin Booth thanks poet L.J. Cist for an "ode on art" and accepts an invitation to see Cist's "wonderful collection."

Edwin Booth sends a ticket "for my performance of the 'The Moor;'" to John Collier. Booth requests that he be allowed to retain a costume for Richelieu; and asks if Collier enjoyed "the develtries of Iago the other night." Both paper and evelope are…

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

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."

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…

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

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,…

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…