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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.

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…

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…

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

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."

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".

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.

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

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."

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 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…

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

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 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,…

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

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

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.

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,…

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

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

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…

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.

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