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On the occassion of his 49th birthday, Edwin Booth recalls in a letter to Jervis McEntee of how he spent some previous birthdays. Booth is worried about Downing Vaux, but Downing will be joining them for the remainder of their tour. Downing's…

Edwin Booth begins his letter to Jervis McEntee by saying that he is "dumpy & dull as an old cat with the mumps." He thanks McEntee for the interesting letter which McEntee asked him to destroy. They won't be going to Rome for Christmas because…

Edwin Booth reports to Jervis McEntee that his travels continue. Booth, Edwina and Julia are disappointed to not receive letters from home. They had to skip Amsterdam because the dampness of Holland affected Booth and Edwina, but "Julia did not feel…

Edwin Booth apologizes to Jervis McEntee for being a poor correspondent. Julia Vaux is with them and Edwina's health has returned, but she seldom visits with people. He talks of his travels and upcoming engagements.

Robert Todd Lincoln asks Senator Horatio Wright, Chief of Engineers in the Army Corps of Engineers, to confer with A.P. Thornton of Ogdensburg, New York, regarding a harbor subject. Lincoln writes the note on a small oblong card with matching War…

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."

Mary Lincoln writes a penciled note on Miller's Hotel stationary introducing Reverend Minor, "our clergyman for 15 years and a friend very much beloved by my husband, Abraham Lincoln " Mary died the following July 16th.

In his lettter to Jervis McEntee Booth talks about ongoing in-law problems and his wife's death. Booth expresses the hope that the spirits will sway Mary's evil minded parents to do him right. He believes that Mary was kept under alcoholic…

Edwin Booth confesses to Jervis McEntee that he is exhausted and far behind on his correspondence. Booth comments about his wife's expected death and the "slanders which the filthy minded parents still circulate about me."

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

Edwin Booth informs Jervis McEntee that Booth and Edwina have been to the Music Hall noting that Booth's mother is lonely and wants him to visit. Booth has a four week engagement that will keep him "on the road" until April and hopes to return to…

Robert Todd Lincoln, Wayne MacKeagh, and William Windom sign an affidavit of James G. Blaine as trustees of the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad regarding company stock purchased by Blaine. The document is accompanied by an affidavit signed by James…

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

Edwin Booth writes Jervis McEntee that Mary is still very, very ill, and the McVickers, who he would like to set adrift, are still staying with the Booths. Booth speaks of visiting several people and mentions others he should call upon. The in-laws…

Edwin Booth thanks Toole for an entertainment and says farewell.

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 a fine letter concerning theatrical news to E.C. Benedict including his engagement at the Lyceum, roles of Othello and Iago, his contact with Henry Irving, and Irving's plans to tour in America.

Edwin Booth confides to Jervis McEntee that his life is troubled both professionally and personally. Mary's condition continues to deteriorate, and Edwina continues to accept more household responsibility. Mrs. McVicker is currently visiting and is…

Mary Ann Booth writes a long newsy letter to Edwina Booth Grossman discussing mutual friends, Rosalie's health, Aunt Asia and her book. Mary Ann notes that the theaters are flourishing and that Irish immigration is on the increase.

Mary Ann Booth writes to Edwina Booth mentioning the mental illness of her daughter-in-law, expressing anxiety and sympathy.

Edwin Booth tells Jervis McEntee that Mary McVicker Booth is even sicker, and has been insane for at least a week, which necessitates two nurses. Doctors advise Edwin to place her in an asylum but he doesn't have the heart to do that. Much…

Mary Ann Booth writes to Edwina Booth about general news, the weather, Rosalie's sickness, etc.

Edwin Booth confesses to Jervis McEntee that he is very dispirited over his wife's illness. Doctors kept this news from him to prevent anxiety during his engagement; now he must keep the news from his wife "in order not to hasten the end" Sir William…

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 replies to Edward Pierrepont regarding an invitation to visit Oxford. There is a photograph of Pierrepont in the Taper Collection.