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

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…

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…

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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

Edwin Booth expresses his condolences to Jervis McEntee over the death of McEntee's mother. Booth is unable to write a longer note or comfort Edwina because of his excrutiating dyspepsia (ulcer?). A doctor told Booth to keep from acting, but he…

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

Although sick with bile and about to begin rehearsals, Edwin Booth writes a short note to Jervis McEntee to arrange for the shipment of some of his furniture to McEntee who has agreed to oversee the shipment.

Edwin Booth shares with Jervis McEntee that Edwina is very depressed because she has just written to Downing Vaux concerning her doubts about their relationship. Although Edwina initially withheld the information from her father, she recently updated…

Edwin Booth shares with Jervis McEntee that he has received disturbing news about Downing Vaux's health, and is hiding it from Edwina. He wonders, "Will his brain be ever restored? Who can tell."

Edwin Booth writes Jervis McEntee that Edwina has heard from Downing and looks forward to their meeting. Booth himself has written to Downing with some sort of proposition. He wants to read the writings of Fanny Kimble but hesitates to meet her,…

In her letter to Edwina Booth, Mrs. L.M. Smith praises Edwina's father and tells her what Germans think about Shakespearean actors, etc. The letter is written on black bordered mourning stationary with parts of it written in German.

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