12 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e24b590ba3ae505b8fe40dabedcb2045.pdf 2b6f3b9f1aa838a6f9328afdc57000a4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. My dear G. I am sorry we cannot call this evening - 'Little B.' is as ill (e'en a'most) as [thou art?], and I'm out o' sorts too, but Mollie says she will be down to bid Mrs Graham good-bye in the morning I have just recd one of the 'Birth-day [illegible]' by post, so I s'pose we had better cling to first principles & go - if I am [illegible] I also have been honored by a letter in German from our friend K., who found a photograph of 'Big B.' after we left him today - which he enclosed to me, but 'tis not a good one. Be a good boy - put your feet in hot water & take <hr /> an 'ot whisky punch, as we say in 'Munchen', and you'll be O.K. in the morning. - [Train?] made a bully speech the other night - I'll let you see it - full of pluck, and almost as funny as we are over our Port & [Larboard?] wines. I may have to leave town in a few days for Liverpool - but of that anon. Pardon me for [tiring?] you so long - for well I know you are compelled to blow your nose every five seconds; but 'sich is life' with a cold in the head, so, Oh, Reservoir - as we sang at Strasbourg, and present our compliments to the ladies. Yours in [illegible] Mynheer Van Bost vis 'Big B.' Monday Evg. Feby 17. [1862] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 24 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300302 T1862.02.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-02-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth regrets that he will not be able to call upon James Lorimer Graham this evening. Both Edwin "Big B" and his son "Little B" are ill. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. My dear G. I am sorry we cannot call this evening - 'Little B.' is as ill (e'en a'most) as [thou art?], and I'm out o' sorts too, but Mollie says she will be down to bid Mrs Graham good-bye in the morning I have just recd one of the 'Birth-day [illegible]' by post, so I s'pose we had better cling to first principles & go - if I am [illegible] I also have been honored by a letter in German from our friend K., who found a photograph of 'Big B.' after we left him today - which he enclosed to me, but 'tis not a good one. Be a good boy - put your feet in hot water & take <hr /> an 'ot whisky punch, as we say in 'Munchen', and you'll be O.K. in the morning. - [Train?] made a bully speech the other night - I'll let you see it - full of pluck, and almost as funny as we are over our Port & [Larboard?] wines. I may have to leave town in a few days for Liverpool - but of that anon. Pardon me for [tiring?] you so long - for well I know you are compelled to blow your nose every five seconds; but 'sich is life' with a cold in the head, so, Oh, Reservoir - as we sang at Strasbourg, and present our compliments to the ladies. Yours in [illegible] Mynheer Van Bost vis 'Big B.' Monday Evg. Feby 17. [1862] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/352e318d02fb139ee1d5b80c01a76a39.pdf ac91837394b6dbf17e262096193ad065 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300306 T1862.03.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham apologizing for not writing sooner. Booth writes of family matters and his plans for the upcoming season. He signs his letter "Big B." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aea32e671bca22c8071aed38b6109096.pdf 229d6646cc7346590e3ac38c4cf38757 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 23 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300307 T1862.03.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham regarding Booth's visit to Brighton. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ade8c3da5e4f82cf7d5a00961d8f9867.pdf ec0666d22a3e83fbe72b0ac148e1860c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [in pencil] 50-E R ANEE Edwin Booth 28 Rue de la Mad My dear Graham Am sorry I missed the delights in store for me at your house last evening. We came home very late. Little B and I had to bid adieu to Miller and Hewitt. I should have called on you this evening to express in person my regrets, but we have 'arranged' to avail ourselves of your kindness by visiting the Hotel de Ville--- which it is the day to allez thither. Hoping soon to catch a [smile?] from thine elegant lips---believe me Ever yours Big B. Thursday Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 23 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300309 T1862.04?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses his regrets to James Lorimer Graham for their early departure from Graham's home the night before. Booth signs his letter as "Big B." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [in pencil] 50-E R ANEE Edwin Booth 28 Rue de la Mad My dear Graham Am sorry I missed the delights in store for me at your house last evening. We came home very late. Little B and I had to bid adieu to Miller and Hewitt. I should have called on you this evening to express in person my regrets, but we have 'arranged' to avail ourselves of your kindness by visiting the Hotel de Ville--- which it is the day to allez thither. Hoping soon to catch a [smile?] from thine elegant lips---believe me Ever yours Big B. Thursday Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5febc84fe51627d7bf2ac69756800613.pdf b90c0a0c9c5307e544205e28079450e9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 28th. My dear Graham The enclosed were brought to me by Henrietta. Old Mother Conlon said as she handed them to me that one was from the Police! Mollie immediately suggested the lost '[manakins?]' (dry goods ever uppermost in woman's heads, you know) I therefore took the liberty of opening the note in hopes of finding some clue to their whereabouts that I might obtain them for you but alas! behold the vanity of Summer hopes; the ['manakins'] is gone which it is a sin & a shame I vow. I hope I did no wrong in opening the 'billet' - it might Have been an order for your incarceration in the Bastile, but "since it <hr /> is as it is" I guess you'll pardon my curiosity. I've had the pleasure of Brook's & Huntington's company at 'vans-wheat' (28) but once - and enjoyed it huge. I trust you are having a splendid time at - wherever you are, is it a pleasant place? Tell me all about it. The little B. and the 'lass' send all sorts of kindly greetings, sich as - 'Sir, I has yur eye' et cetera, in which consider Your friend Big B noways behind Kindest regards to Mr Jesse. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 23 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300312 T1862.06.28-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth encloses for James Lorimer Graham a note brought to him by Henrietta. Booth makes jest of taking the liberty of opening the note for which he could be sent to the Bastille. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 28th. My dear Graham The enclosed were brought to me by Henrietta. Old Mother Conlon said as she handed them to me that one was from the Police! Mollie immediately suggested the lost '[manakins?]' (dry goods ever uppermost in woman's heads, you know) I therefore took the liberty of opening the note in hopes of finding some clue to their whereabouts that I might obtain them for you but alas! behold the vanity of Summer hopes; the ['manakins'] is gone which it is a sin & a shame I vow. I hope I did no wrong in opening the 'billet' - it might Have been an order for your incarceration in the Bastile, but "since it <hr /> is as it is" I guess you'll pardon my curiosity. I've had the pleasure of Brook's & Huntington's company at 'vans-wheat' (28) but once - and enjoyed it huge. I trust you are having a splendid time at - wherever you are, is it a pleasant place? Tell me all about it. The little B. and the 'lass' send all sorts of kindly greetings, sich as - 'Sir, I has yur eye' et cetera, in which consider Your friend Big B noways behind Kindest regards to Mr Jesse. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b0b5feada4d3d01f427e1c3b14047aff.pdf c26d580d755a348b23262c86b0df6871 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300313 T1862.07.15-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses his delight to James Lorimer Graham that Graham is having a grand time. Booth regrets not taking the same trips. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ace6f74ef1954d1075e6572f0b2d9cdf.pdf c22347e558d9e27291618c71cdd88098 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geo. Karnes Esq My dear Sir - Mr. Stewart -- to whom I have left the management of my affairs in the Booth Theatre -- informs me that the company is all made up. I am sorry there is no opening for you. Very truly yours -- Edwin Booth Written London Nov 8th./62 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300315 T1862.11.08-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to George Karnes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth informs George Karnes that the company is complete. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geo. Karnes Esq My dear Sir - Mr. Stewart -- to whom I have left the management of my affairs in the Booth Theatre -- informs me that the company is all made up. I am sorry there is no opening for you. Very truly yours -- Edwin Booth Written London Nov 8th./62 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f587658bf2168c3f2d72656d80001eb6.pdf 6b023d660d67f688c791e765c0832602 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300316 T1862.11.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mr. Huntington Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ceb4b2add57c8a8f7784f972ff801893.pdf 75a4a97df201c9ea271cced52ec3db8f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 49-A ANEE R Booth (Notations at top left of page top right of page) Dear G. (Jas. L; raham - penciled-in notations next to Mr. Booth's salutation) The little 'B' will not be able to go out this morning, and indeed my knee is in such a painful state that I doubt if I can leave the house. I promised to see [illegible] today & I ought to go to the bank -- therefore I may be obliged to go to town -- so if we have not prevented you from going to the 'House' -- stop round to the studio after you get through sight-seeing, <hr /> but if you conclude not to visit that institution today call up soon & take a smoke. I am [trying ?] the ['Acmite ?] & chloroform', it is a severe application & wonder we 'pray' for an hour at the stretch. Yours -- Big B Saturday morning Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300320 T1862?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth informs James Lorimer Graham that he and his son, "The little B", will not be going out this evening due to trouble with his knee. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 49-A ANEE R Booth (Notations at top left of page top right of page) Dear G. (Jas. L; raham - penciled-in notations next to Mr. Booth's salutation) The little 'B' will not be able to go out this morning, and indeed my knee is in such a painful state that I doubt if I can leave the house. I promised to see [illegible] today & I ought to go to the bank -- therefore I may be obliged to go to town -- so if we have not prevented you from going to the 'House' -- stop round to the studio after you get through sight-seeing, <hr /> but if you conclude not to visit that institution today call up soon & take a smoke. I am [trying ?] the ['Acmite ?] & chloroform', it is a severe application & wonder we 'pray' for an hour at the stretch. Yours -- Big B Saturday morning Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ea6af0f7321d33683bfdb50af179c949.pdf 5f4f69e3fe49e2c1b6d13bb1ec4542c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dorchester March 23d 1863 My dear Mrs Cushman - It is so very difficult for me to think calmly upon my great loss that I have allowed your most generous letter to remain unanswered longer than courtesy or gratitude permits, but you will, I am sure, overlook my fault and believe that it arose from a lack of [firmness?] to tell you how I appreciate your sympathy in this most bitter trial. God's wisdom and goodness is in this I know - as in all he does, but there are so many unhappy circumstances connected with it, and my <hr /> rebellious nature is so hard to curb that I must complain - it is impossible for me to choke down the bitter cry of despair and submit in silence to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Learning from Lucy that you were ill I feared the shock would be too great for you - knowing your love for Mary - and it was with a feeling of great relief, apart from the comfort your letter gave me, that I received this assurance of your sympathy. My poor little motherless one is in excellent health and well cared for by my Mother and the nurse <hr /> she is very devoted to the child & I shall keep her as long as possible as Mary wished although I have great difficulty with her at times. It will indeed be heart rending when the innocent eyes look up to me and the baby tongue asks me 'where is mother?' But I must dismiss these thoughts for I feel my manhood giving way, nor are you [prepared?] to be troubled with the sorrows of another. I send you a copy of the last picture taken of Mary - 'tis all I have at present but will in a day or two have one of an ambrotype taken at age of sixteen - when I first <hr /> knew her - which I will give to Lucy for you. Accept, my dear Mrs Cushman, my warmest thanks for your kind remembrance of me in my hardship; and with sincere prayers for your restoration to health, and regards to Mr Cushman believe me [resptfully?] your sevt Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300324 T1863.03.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Emma Cushman regarding the death of Booth's first wife, Mary Devlin, and his resignation to the loss. He forwards a photo, "the last picture taken of Mary." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dorchester March 23d 1863 My dear Mrs Cushman - It is so very difficult for me to think calmly upon my great loss that I have allowed your most generous letter to remain unanswered longer than courtesy or gratitude permits, but you will, I am sure, overlook my fault and believe that it arose from a lack of [firmness?] to tell you how I appreciate your sympathy in this most bitter trial. God's wisdom and goodness is in this I know - as in all he does, but there are so many unhappy circumstances connected with it, and my <hr /> rebellious nature is so hard to curb that I must complain - it is impossible for me to choke down the bitter cry of despair and submit in silence to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Learning from Lucy that you were ill I feared the shock would be too great for you - knowing your love for Mary - and it was with a feeling of great relief, apart from the comfort your letter gave me, that I received this assurance of your sympathy. My poor little motherless one is in excellent health and well cared for by my Mother and the nurse <hr /> she is very devoted to the child & I shall keep her as long as possible as Mary wished although I have great difficulty with her at times. It will indeed be heart rending when the innocent eyes look up to me and the baby tongue asks me 'where is mother?' But I must dismiss these thoughts for I feel my manhood giving way, nor are you [prepared?] to be troubled with the sorrows of another. I send you a copy of the last picture taken of Mary - 'tis all I have at present but will in a day or two have one of an ambrotype taken at age of sixteen - when I first <hr /> knew her - which I will give to Lucy for you. Accept, my dear Mrs Cushman, my warmest thanks for your kind remembrance of me in my hardship; and with sincere prayers for your restoration to health, and regards to Mr Cushman believe me [resptfully?] your sevt Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/45b275959f9b8e6e26a240ea444729d8.pdf a6ab2c2897b4f2ad6fce4e10756b4159 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Upper left-hand corner; 53) Dorchester March 24th. 1863 My dear Sir - Will you accept this bouquet as a slight acknowledgement of your kindnefs? Trifling as it may seem it has in my eyes a pricelefs value, for it is fraught with sad sweet memories of our who was too good for earth. I trust you will receive it as a slight token of my gratitude, and should it ever call to mind him whose life she made a blifsful drama let it draw from you a prayer for his relief who suffers so keenly. <hr /> That I shall be with her again is my sincere belief -- that it may please our Father some to reunite us is my most fervent prayer. Deeply regretting my absence on the day you called, and with my warmest wishes for your welfare, believe me sincerely and gratefully Yours Edwin Booth Rev. Mr. Huntington Boston. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300325 T1863.03.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Reverend Huntington Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes about the loss of his wife to Reverend Huntington who performed her funeral service. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Upper left-hand corner; 53) Dorchester March 24th. 1863 My dear Sir - Will you accept this bouquet as a slight acknowledgement of your kindnefs? Trifling as it may seem it has in my eyes a pricelefs value, for it is fraught with sad sweet memories of our who was too good for earth. I trust you will receive it as a slight token of my gratitude, and should it ever call to mind him whose life she made a blifsful drama let it draw from you a prayer for his relief who suffers so keenly. <hr /> That I shall be with her again is my sincere belief -- that it may please our Father some to reunite us is my most fervent prayer. Deeply regretting my absence on the day you called, and with my warmest wishes for your welfare, believe me sincerely and gratefully Yours Edwin Booth Rev. Mr. Huntington Boston. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8d028aec6f9784c75bbce5212fad4ab8.pdf ce111d35cd731f1c2bab9d5c701a9bb4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III WITH SUPERB SCENIC ILLUSTRATIONS, GORGEOUS DECORATIONS, ANCIENT ARMOR, &c. DUKE OF GLOSTER, by -- Mr. EDWIN BOOTH LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF HIS RE-ENGAGEMENT. KING HENRY 6TH. Mr. W.A. DONALDSON LIEUT. OF TOWER, by ... Mr. DAVENPORT EARL OF RICHMOND, by. Mr. CHAS. POPE LORD MAYOR, by... Mr. S.D. JOHNSON DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.. Mr. J.B. HOWE TYRREL, by... Mr. ROSE LORD STANLEY, by... Mr. W. H. CURTIS OXFORD, by... Mr. DAYMOND TRESSEL, by... Mr. COWELL BLUNT, by... Mr. VERNEY CATESBY, by... Mr. SELWIN OFFICER, by... Mr. FINN RATCLIFFE, by... Mr. G. JOHNSON PRINCE OF WALES, by. Miss IDA VERNON DUKE OF NORFOLK, by... Mr. PRICE DUKE OF YORK, by... Miss MARSHALL Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Judges, Lords, Knights, Aldermen, Bannermen, Guards, Pages, &c. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs. ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE In Scenic Illustrations, Costumes, Armor, and Decorations! SECOND TIME IN BOSTON OF A CONJUGAL LESSON! RECEIVED WITH SHOUTS OF LAUGHTER. MRS. L. WESTON DAVENPORT, MRS. ABBOTT, MRS. JOHN GILBERT, MISS LIZZIE EMMONS, MR. CHAS. POPE, MR. J. B. HOWE, MR. W. DAVIDGE, MR. W. A. DONALDSON, MR. W. H. CURTIS, MR. S. D. JOHNSON, And other PROMINENT ARTISTS of this TALENTED COMPANY will appear To-night. NOTICE. - A Box in the Second Tier has been assigned for the use of Colored Persons, who can only be admitted to that part of the Theatre. Tickets of Admission can be secured Three Days in advance. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs.ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS. The Traitors Gate and Bridge. View of Tower of London. Both painted from authentic sketches. Cloisters of St. Paul. FUNERAL OF THE KING. Coronation of Richard 3d. Gates of the City. MARCH OF RICHARD'S ARMY. View of Tamworth Castle. Tent of Richard BY MOONLIGHT - THE VISION AND SPECTERS. The Old Mill. Bosworth Battle Field. THE FIGHT, AND DEATH OF RICHARD. To conclude with, 2nd time in Boston, a Comedy in One Act, by H. Danvers, entitled A CONJUGAL LESSON! As lately produced in London, and now playing nightly in New York, with Brilliant Success. Mr. SIMON LULLABY, by... Mr. W. DAVIDGE Mrs. LETITIA LULLABY, by... Mrs. LIZZIE WESTON DAVENPORT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 28 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300353 T1865.12.06-MISC Title A name given to the resource Autograph, carte-de-visite, and playbill of Edwin Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-12-06; circa 1857; 1857 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mounted on posterboard, is a September 24, 1857, Playbill: By public request, Mr. Edwin Booth, the young American tragedian, in Richard III at the Boston Theatre; a CDV of Edwin Booth with his signature; and Booth's autograph on a small card inscribed and dated by Booth. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III WITH SUPERB SCENIC ILLUSTRATIONS, GORGEOUS DECORATIONS, ANCIENT ARMOR, &c. DUKE OF GLOSTER, by -- Mr. EDWIN BOOTH LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF HIS RE-ENGAGEMENT. KING HENRY 6TH. Mr. W.A. DONALDSON LIEUT. OF TOWER, by ... Mr. DAVENPORT EARL OF RICHMOND, by. Mr. CHAS. POPE LORD MAYOR, by... Mr. S.D. JOHNSON DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.. Mr. J.B. HOWE TYRREL, by... Mr. ROSE LORD STANLEY, by... Mr. W. H. CURTIS OXFORD, by... Mr. DAYMOND TRESSEL, by... Mr. COWELL BLUNT, by... Mr. VERNEY CATESBY, by... Mr. SELWIN OFFICER, by... Mr. FINN RATCLIFFE, by... Mr. G. JOHNSON PRINCE OF WALES, by. Miss IDA VERNON DUKE OF NORFOLK, by... Mr. PRICE DUKE OF YORK, by... Miss MARSHALL Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Judges, Lords, Knights, Aldermen, Bannermen, Guards, Pages, &c. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs. ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE In Scenic Illustrations, Costumes, Armor, and Decorations! SECOND TIME IN BOSTON OF A CONJUGAL LESSON! RECEIVED WITH SHOUTS OF LAUGHTER. MRS. L. WESTON DAVENPORT, MRS. ABBOTT, MRS. JOHN GILBERT, MISS LIZZIE EMMONS, MR. CHAS. POPE, MR. J. B. HOWE, MR. W. DAVIDGE, MR. W. A. DONALDSON, MR. W. H. CURTIS, MR. S. D. JOHNSON, And other PROMINENT ARTISTS of this TALENTED COMPANY will appear To-night. NOTICE. - A Box in the Second Tier has been assigned for the use of Colored Persons, who can only be admitted to that part of the Theatre. Tickets of Admission can be secured Three Days in advance. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs.ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS. The Traitors Gate and Bridge. View of Tower of London. Both painted from authentic sketches. Cloisters of St. Paul. FUNERAL OF THE KING. Coronation of Richard 3d. Gates of the City. MARCH OF RICHARD'S ARMY. View of Tamworth Castle. Tent of Richard BY MOONLIGHT - THE VISION AND SPECTERS. The Old Mill. Bosworth Battle Field. THE FIGHT, AND DEATH OF RICHARD. To conclude with, 2nd time in Boston, a Comedy in One Act, by H. Danvers, entitled A CONJUGAL LESSON! As lately produced in London, and now playing nightly in New York, with Brilliant Success. Mr. SIMON LULLABY, by... Mr. W. DAVIDGE Mrs. LETITIA LULLABY, by... Mrs. LIZZIE WESTON DAVENPORT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/34e00dfa81f378858ded2b1bfaf16f1c.pdf d57f3ac85bbe27edc12281e1d1b8aff0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Oct. 21st 1866 My dear Sir - I am sorry I was obliged to quit Boston without even a chance to say 'goodbye' to you, or to receive the '[pears?] and spelling book' which (the book) I am daily expecting - my friend Mr Tompkins having promised to send it to me. This is the first opportunity I've had - since I left Boston - to acknowledge yr last kind letter, and even now I write in little less than agony; being somewhat crippled by a severe pain in my kidneys - an affliction which has troubled me many years, and which is aggravated by every little cold I take or any great exertion. I cannot tell you, sir, how dearly I prize such <hr /> tokens of encouragement as those I have received from you and a few others, whose judgment I value above all the fulsome laudations so lavishly bestowed by the unthinking many upon a favorite. Although unseen by other eyes, I draw from them renewed energy [&?] I sometimes turn to them for that encouragement, which all the newspaper "puffings" and applauding audiences fail to [provide?]. I think sometimes I must be a little dead inside - then I feel [sated?] and weary of my good fortune, and believe myself to be the most ungrateful of animals. It is only when I turn to these few cherished letters that I feel myself <hr /> to be of some little use; and then I hope again to be one day of service to my kind. Not seeing you in the seat I selected for you I feared you were prevented from attending - I wish I had known the reason, I cd easily have procured you another. I am glad you were not disappointed with the 2d performance you witnessed - it only proves how little one can judge of his own work; I was terribly dissatisfied that evening. I will certainly bring my darling to see Mrs Sargent - in the Spring, if life and health are granted us. I was obliged to leave her in New York, the journey hither - without <hr /> rest - would have been too great for her, and besides, my mother needed the "sunshine" a little -but I miss her dreadfully. Again thanking you for your kindly thoughts of me, and wishing you many, many years of health and happiness I am very Sincerely yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300368 T1866.10.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Epes Sargent Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866-10-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes a friendly letter to Epes Sargent expressing an inner melancholy, "I must be a little dead inside." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Oct. 21st 1866 My dear Sir - I am sorry I was obliged to quit Boston without even a chance to say 'goodbye' to you, or to receive the '[pears?] and spelling book' which (the book) I am daily expecting - my friend Mr Tompkins having promised to send it to me. This is the first opportunity I've had - since I left Boston - to acknowledge yr last kind letter, and even now I write in little less than agony; being somewhat crippled by a severe pain in my kidneys - an affliction which has troubled me many years, and which is aggravated by every little cold I take or any great exertion. I cannot tell you, sir, how dearly I prize such <hr /> tokens of encouragement as those I have received from you and a few others, whose judgment I value above all the fulsome laudations so lavishly bestowed by the unthinking many upon a favorite. Although unseen by other eyes, I draw from them renewed energy [&?] I sometimes turn to them for that encouragement, which all the newspaper "puffings" and applauding audiences fail to [provide?]. I think sometimes I must be a little dead inside - then I feel [sated?] and weary of my good fortune, and believe myself to be the most ungrateful of animals. It is only when I turn to these few cherished letters that I feel myself <hr /> to be of some little use; and then I hope again to be one day of service to my kind. Not seeing you in the seat I selected for you I feared you were prevented from attending - I wish I had known the reason, I cd easily have procured you another. I am glad you were not disappointed with the 2d performance you witnessed - it only proves how little one can judge of his own work; I was terribly dissatisfied that evening. I will certainly bring my darling to see Mrs Sargent - in the Spring, if life and health are granted us. I was obliged to leave her in New York, the journey hither - without <hr /> rest - would have been too great for her, and besides, my mother needed the "sunshine" a little -but I miss her dreadfully. Again thanking you for your kindly thoughts of me, and wishing you many, many years of health and happiness I am very Sincerely yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/79aa5ded705ea95fce4856bde0403dd4.pdf 7965a7cc9181e63ea9c4c13d938a8dbd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 53 A [A?] 229 North 18th Octr 28th 1866 Dear Sir Excuse my delay in acknowledging yr favor of 19th inst: Long rehearsals and ill health have prevented an earlier response. I remember yr play very well, and remember too how well I liked it, but I am afraid there will be little---if any opportunity to produce it at the [Belmont?]. Managers of theatres arrange their season’s programme months in advance---and [Mr Clark?] [who?] attends to all the [housewife?] affairs of the theatre, has---I presume---filled all the weeks for his next season---as the present one was planned and disposed of months ere it began. <hr /> He may, possibly, have a week or two [unprovided?] for---in which case he can produce anything that he approves of---of this, however, I know nothing. He is at present absent from the city---when he arrives I will consult him on the subject & see what can be done. Do I make myself understood? The only liesure time I have is between 4 and 6 o’clk---during which I shall be happy to see you any day. To avoid disappointment---should you call---do not ask for me, but merely send in your card---as I am [obliged?] to keep myself ‘under lock and key’, as it were, for every <hr /> 'Tom, Dick and Harry' that make [unimportant?] calls upon me, and my servants are [excessively?] stupid. I am sorry I cannot call on you & save you the trouble. In haste – Very truly Yours Edwin Booth Letter to W.A. Stephens 1120 [illegible] [Phila?] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300369 T1866.10.28-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to W.A. Stephens Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866-10-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 53 A [A?] 229 North 18th Octr 28th 1866 Dear Sir Excuse my delay in acknowledging yr favor of 19th inst: Long rehearsals and ill health have prevented an earlier response. I remember yr play very well, and remember too how well I liked it, but I am afraid there will be little---if any opportunity to produce it at the [Belmont?]. Managers of theatres arrange their season’s programme months in advance---and [Mr Clark?] [who?] attends to all the [housewife?] affairs of the theatre, has---I presume---filled all the weeks for his next season---as the present one was planned and disposed of months ere it began. <hr /> He may, possibly, have a week or two [unprovided?] for---in which case he can produce anything that he approves of---of this, however, I know nothing. He is at present absent from the city---when he arrives I will consult him on the subject & see what can be done. Do I make myself understood? The only liesure time I have is between 4 and 6 o’clk---during which I shall be happy to see you any day. To avoid disappointment---should you call---do not ask for me, but merely send in your card---as I am [obliged?] to keep myself ‘under lock and key’, as it were, for every <hr /> 'Tom, Dick and Harry' that make [unimportant?] calls upon me, and my servants are [excessively?] stupid. I am sorry I cannot call on you & save you the trouble. In haste – Very truly Yours Edwin Booth Letter to W.A. Stephens 1120 [illegible] [Phila?] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6025b5145a3f1a82e4889873c76a60fa.pdf 8c070605789902d153db8e4950df9005 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 16th 1867 My dear Sir: Mr. Barrett is in England. I have not seen him since we conversed together, and I doubt if he ever recd a letter I directed to New Orleans- relative to his purchasing [yr.?] play. [1 or 2 sentences sliced out] Being obliged now to travel far & work hard & make up the losses of one little day, which – “at one fell swoop” – deprived me of a theatre & the result of long & painful labor. I wish I could advise you in regard to the <hr /> “Artist” – but know not what to say. Edwin Adams & Chas Barren are the only two young men who are likely to need new plays. Barrett now being engaged with [Boucicault?] to perform such characters as he shall write for him & I daresay (like myself) he has his hands full. Sincerely hoping for a change to brighter days – I am Very truly yours E. Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth June 6/67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300372 T1867.06.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-06-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 16th 1867 My dear Sir: Mr. Barrett is in England. I have not seen him since we conversed together, and I doubt if he ever recd a letter I directed to New Orleans- relative to his purchasing [yr.?] play. [1 or 2 sentences sliced out] Being obliged now to travel far & work hard & make up the losses of one little day, which – “at one fell swoop” – deprived me of a theatre & the result of long & painful labor. I wish I could advise you in regard to the <hr /> “Artist” – but know not what to say. Edwin Adams & Chas Barren are the only two young men who are likely to need new plays. Barrett now being engaged with [Boucicault?] to perform such characters as he shall write for him & I daresay (like myself) he has his hands full. Sincerely hoping for a change to brighter days – I am Very truly yours E. Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth June 6/67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b6d8fe44a7e53dde9918d93eff6ef39b.pdf c2e980fef32379795b6339cff0ec2e13 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut St Theatre Apr 3d 186.8 My dear friend: I have scribbled off (in great haste and with no regard to poetic justice) a few quotations that bubbled up in my brain as I finished your letter. I hope they will serve - othre I shod really be ashamed of them - but no matter, I daresay a few silly ones will be satisfied with them. Forgive my scrawls & give my love to Prof. & Mrs [name] & to the travellers when you <hr /> write to them. My baby is with me & is well & happy - speaks often of dear little Georgie. Believe me Yr friend ever Edwin Booth To Miss Mary Felton of Cambridge Mass - speaking of Mrs Thos G Carey's family Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300378 T1868.04.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mary Felton Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-04-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth furnishes quotations to Mary Felton, an admirer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut St Theatre Apr 3d 186.8 My dear friend: I have scribbled off (in great haste and with no regard to poetic justice) a few quotations that bubbled up in my brain as I finished your letter. I hope they will serve - othre I shod really be ashamed of them - but no matter, I daresay a few silly ones will be satisfied with them. Forgive my scrawls & give my love to Prof. & Mrs [name] & to the travellers when you <hr /> write to them. My baby is with me & is well & happy - speaks often of dear little Georgie. Believe me Yr friend ever Edwin Booth To Miss Mary Felton of Cambridge Mass - speaking of Mrs Thos G Carey's family Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5a9f78e9f51cd0eef8f60323d6854bd7.pdf 724ec8b637179a894d6d78cb612be39a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 54-AA April 19th 1868? Dear Mr. Sargent: I thought I should have seen you ere this-but I have had long rehearsals every day, and on Sundays have been compelled to act on to business connected with my New York theaters. Having now no wardrobe the few leisure moments I usually have between rehearsal and the play are employed in looking up the many little articles useful to my costumes, and so I have been kept on 'tenter-hooks' all this while. In a few days I hope to have the pleasure of driving out to see you. <hr /> I enclose tickets for my next performance of 'Hamlet'-I think after a change I act with more spirit and feeling than when wearied by routine, acting the same character successively for several nights is apt to make me dull and heavy and therefore I wished you to see me after having broken the monotony by acting other parts. I hope you will be able to visit the theater next Tuesday evening, and that I may not disappoint you. With many kind wishes for yourself and family, believe me, most respectly and sincerely yours, Edwin Booth <hr /> P.S.-I do not hesitate to send these tickets, believing that you will grant me the privilege to do so when I tell you it affords me great pleasure. From Edwin Booth, the actor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300379 T1868.04.19-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Epes Sargent Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-04-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reflects upon his acting career in a letter to Epes Sargent. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 54-AA April 19th 1868? Dear Mr. Sargent: I thought I should have seen you ere this-but I have had long rehearsals every day, and on Sundays have been compelled to act on to business connected with my New York theaters. Having now no wardrobe the few leisure moments I usually have between rehearsal and the play are employed in looking up the many little articles useful to my costumes, and so I have been kept on 'tenter-hooks' all this while. In a few days I hope to have the pleasure of driving out to see you. <hr /> I enclose tickets for my next performance of 'Hamlet'-I think after a change I act with more spirit and feeling than when wearied by routine, acting the same character successively for several nights is apt to make me dull and heavy and therefore I wished you to see me after having broken the monotony by acting other parts. I hope you will be able to visit the theater next Tuesday evening, and that I may not disappoint you. With many kind wishes for yourself and family, believe me, most respectly and sincerely yours, Edwin Booth <hr /> P.S.-I do not hesitate to send these tickets, believing that you will grant me the privilege to do so when I tell you it affords me great pleasure. From Edwin Booth, the actor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ba29bab971e0586c4c2da5564dd79c83.pdf a6275b8674f1389981603c8ba4795f3b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, June 2d 1869 Mr. H.W. Bryant Dear Sir, Pray forgive my delay in acknowledging yr very kind letter. I have barely time to attend to the many business communications I receive. The two portraits you speak are already in my possession – that of my Father hangs in my green-room among a host of others. Never- <hr /> the-less – I thank you, and hope when you visit New York you will call at my theatre. By sending yr card, with a word to remind me of the “subject now under discussion”, I will be pleased to show you the green-room with its collection of Dramatic Worthies. Very Truly Yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300383 T1869.06.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to H.W. Bryant Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-06-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes H.W. Bryant acknowledging his receipt of two portraits from Bryant. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, June 2d 1869 Mr. H.W. Bryant Dear Sir, Pray forgive my delay in acknowledging yr very kind letter. I have barely time to attend to the many business communications I receive. The two portraits you speak are already in my possession – that of my Father hangs in my green-room among a host of others. Never- <hr /> the-less – I thank you, and hope when you visit New York you will call at my theatre. By sending yr card, with a word to remind me of the “subject now under discussion”, I will be pleased to show you the green-room with its collection of Dramatic Worthies. Very Truly Yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/53531eeafa0e5374e25bea00d18ed5b8.pdf 5014ca55df15adf0582af97a17e968da Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) N.Y. 1869 May 18th 1869 Postmarked New York Aug 23 Jno E. Russell Leicester Mass Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 8 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300384 T1869.08.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Envelope by Edwin Booth to John E. Russell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth addresses an envelope to John E. Russell of Leicester, Massachusetts. The stamp has been cut off of the envelope. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) N.Y. 1869 May 18th 1869 Postmarked New York Aug 23 Jno E. Russell Leicester Mass Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e41402089ef89d48c430d6c9b6aebf72.pdf a95be575eb23f5400f4c2feb5a0d6017 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 58 BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23RD Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, Sept 1st 1869 My dear Ward, [JQA in pencil] You must forgive my neglect---overrun with business I’ve only just redeemed yr last letter of 2 months ago. If you will call at the above address---send yr card to my rooms in [illegible] part of the building facing 6th Ave---I will be pleased <hr /> to see you any day twixt Eleven & 1 o’clk---or after 3 [1/2 ?] P.M. You can have anything from my wardrobe you desire. Sometime ago Rogers wrote me & I (travilling at the time) mislaid his letter & failed to answer it--- forgot it, in fact, until this moment in which <hr /> writing to you he has popped into my head. Now, if you see him tell him I am at his service for anything he requires of me in the [matter?] he spoke of---or let me know his address. Excuse haste Yours ever Edwin Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth 1869 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300385 T1869.09.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to J.Q.A. Ward Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-09-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In his correspondence with his sculptor, J.Q.A. Ward, Edwin Booth arranges a visit, adding "you can have anything from my wardrobe as you desire." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 58 BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23RD Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, Sept 1st 1869 My dear Ward, [JQA in pencil] You must forgive my neglect---overrun with business I’ve only just redeemed yr last letter of 2 months ago. If you will call at the above address---send yr card to my rooms in [illegible] part of the building facing 6th Ave---I will be pleased <hr /> to see you any day twixt Eleven & 1 o’clk---or after 3 [1/2 ?] P.M. You can have anything from my wardrobe you desire. Sometime ago Rogers wrote me & I (travilling at the time) mislaid his letter & failed to answer it--- forgot it, in fact, until this moment in which <hr /> writing to you he has popped into my head. Now, if you see him tell him I am at his service for anything he requires of me in the [matter?] he spoke of---or let me know his address. Excuse haste Yours ever Edwin Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth 1869 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5e81f8f0e0aa9a0aeee5751992b196ee.pdf 484af5e52ad7d9b998d87f6c8c6321d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Booth's Theatre, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues Edwin Booth, Proprietor and Manager Manager's Office. New York, Jan 21st 1873 J. Hutchinson Esq Dear Sir: I am sorry I have nothing of my Father's that I can part with - [or you?] should have it. The burning of "Winter Garden" some years ago robbed me of almost everything in the way of relics, and there is nothing now left to the family but a few trifles that we cling to as precious heirlooms. Pardon my delay in replying & believe me Truly yours, Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 26 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300390 T1873.01.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to J. Hutchinson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-01-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth states to J. Hutchinson that he cannot supply anything that belonged to his father due to the fire at the Winter Garden several years ago. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Booth's Theatre, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues Edwin Booth, Proprietor and Manager Manager's Office. New York, Jan 21st 1873 J. Hutchinson Esq Dear Sir: I am sorry I have nothing of my Father's that I can part with - [or you?] should have it. The burning of "Winter Garden" some years ago robbed me of almost everything in the way of relics, and there is nothing now left to the family but a few trifles that we cling to as precious heirlooms. Pardon my delay in replying & believe me Truly yours, Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1e552b1f7b700ef17bd4df90a45af027.pdf 7461bb3a87e41467ddb58382aa6189e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 60 Burnet House April 27th 1874 L. J. Cist Esq My dear Sir: It will give me great pleasure if you can afford me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4-12 P.M. <hr /> Mr Jefferson spent a part of yesterday with me & was most enthusiastic in his description of your treasures - urging me by all means to accept the favor you so kindly offer. Your beautiful "Ode on Art" will find a place in a little "casket of gems" <hr /> which I am preparing as a surprise for my little girl at school; many thanks for it - and for the rare treat you have in store for me. Truly yours Edwin Booth. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 15 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300395 T1874.04.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to L.J. Cist Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-04-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth thanks poet L.J. Cist for an "ode on art" and accepts an invitation to see Cist's "wonderful collection." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 60 Burnet House April 27th 1874 L. J. Cist Esq My dear Sir: It will give me great pleasure if you can afford me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4-12 P.M. <hr /> Mr Jefferson spent a part of yesterday with me & was most enthusiastic in his description of your treasures - urging me by all means to accept the favor you so kindly offer. Your beautiful "Ode on Art" will find a place in a little "casket of gems" <hr /> which I am preparing as a surprise for my little girl at school; many thanks for it - and for the rare treat you have in store for me. Truly yours Edwin Booth. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c40da716c3bfe08117f9d4f2bb630b3.pdf bc31579469e7c1aa106260816ea7f7e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 ca. June 1878 68 Madison Ave Dear Jervy What a terrible calamity! I can appreciate your feelings under such trying circumstances. This is certainly the most serious check of the many we have had to our sittings. Its too frightful to dwell upon. I hope you will soon return, and that we will be uninterrupted again before the last touch is given to No 12. Henry took the copies of Lear & Brutus and I think Macbeth, to your studio---where they await our coming. <hr /> Everything you sent came safely and promptly. I am over head and ears obliged to you Jervy, and am just as deeply sorry for the arrogance and labor my infernal old traps have caused you. I'll repay your goodness some of these days---in some way or other. The boxes were models of artistic carpentry & the packing was superlatively [done?]; the former are now demoralized and empty. I, like yourself, have been up to my eyes in dust and dirt, toting and storing books &c, and am set but 1/3 perfect in my arrangements; the library begins to look homey, and <hr /> altogether things are beginning to wear a comfortable air. Let me have the address of the picture-framer---he may be bothered by your absence and my non-appearance; besides I have an engraving I wish framed. I have just sent to Mr. Richards for my academy tickets---I think you told me to send to him, have I done right? God bless you, my boy. Give our loves to Gertrude & Jervy---tell em both I have faith and to be chirpy in spite of "Fate, the sisters three, and each odd sayings" (I think that's the quote, not sure). Adieu! Ever and ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300397 T1878.06?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-06? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth assures Jervis McEntee that everything he sent Booth came safely and promptly. Booth speaks of some sort of "calamity" and hopes to return soon. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 ca. June 1878 68 Madison Ave Dear Jervy What a terrible calamity! I can appreciate your feelings under such trying circumstances. This is certainly the most serious check of the many we have had to our sittings. Its too frightful to dwell upon. I hope you will soon return, and that we will be uninterrupted again before the last touch is given to No 12. Henry took the copies of Lear & Brutus and I think Macbeth, to your studio---where they await our coming. <hr /> Everything you sent came safely and promptly. I am over head and ears obliged to you Jervy, and am just as deeply sorry for the arrogance and labor my infernal old traps have caused you. I'll repay your goodness some of these days---in some way or other. The boxes were models of artistic carpentry & the packing was superlatively [done?]; the former are now demoralized and empty. I, like yourself, have been up to my eyes in dust and dirt, toting and storing books &c, and am set but 1/3 perfect in my arrangements; the library begins to look homey, and <hr /> altogether things are beginning to wear a comfortable air. Let me have the address of the picture-framer---he may be bothered by your absence and my non-appearance; besides I have an engraving I wish framed. I have just sent to Mr. Richards for my academy tickets---I think you told me to send to him, have I done right? God bless you, my boy. Give our loves to Gertrude & Jervy---tell em both I have faith and to be chirpy in spite of "Fate, the sisters three, and each odd sayings" (I think that's the quote, not sure). Adieu! Ever and ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/40550932e38a80f5d797429c361cbcf7.pdf 38697bdc3b3b10df45cb4257ef45ad66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. George Hotel Phila : Octr 17th 1878 [illegible monogram, BC ?] My dear, dear Jervy - Since the receipt of your last letter I have vainly tried to write to you - a dreadful presentiment held pofsefsion of me and daily I deferred saying what my heart yearned to speak. Yesterday I resolved that tomorrow should not pafs without a word of encouragement for you: alas! I did not dream that my fears were so near their terrible realization. <hr /> My dear friend, what can I say or do for you? The best of words afford but sorry consolation to a heart bereft of all that made its life of value. How uselefs then, how like a mockery must my feeble efforts seem when you most need the wisest counsel and that strength which only God can give! You know my heart, Jervy; you know that it contains more than my lips can utter, and that it shall, 'till its last throb, retain sacred memories of that beauti <hr /> ful spirit that hallowed the artist's home and strengthened the husband's sometimes failing heart. Dear Jervy, let such memories still support you; let your soul, after its shock subsides, rise refreshed by the blefsed knowledge that her absence is but seeming -- that she is and will ever be more truly with your real self than when she wore the "vesture of decay". God comfort and strengthen you, my dear Jervy! and He will surely do so if you but bear in mind that 'tis not <hr /> only for those here who love and suffer with you, but for her, who -- elsewhere, but very near -- is hoping and praying anxiously for her dear husband, that you must be strong. God blefs you all! is the earnest prayer of our hearts. Mary & Edwina write with me in the tenderest sympathy for you and your dear ones. Mrs. Vaux's note did not reach us until this morning. Over more -- God blefs you! Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300398 T1878.10.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth comforts Jervis McEntee over the death of his wife. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. George Hotel Phila : Octr 17th 1878 [illegible monogram, BC ?] My dear, dear Jervy - Since the receipt of your last letter I have vainly tried to write to you - a dreadful presentiment held pofsefsion of me and daily I deferred saying what my heart yearned to speak. Yesterday I resolved that tomorrow should not pafs without a word of encouragement for you: alas! I did not dream that my fears were so near their terrible realization. <hr /> My dear friend, what can I say or do for you? The best of words afford but sorry consolation to a heart bereft of all that made its life of value. How uselefs then, how like a mockery must my feeble efforts seem when you most need the wisest counsel and that strength which only God can give! You know my heart, Jervy; you know that it contains more than my lips can utter, and that it shall, 'till its last throb, retain sacred memories of that beauti <hr /> ful spirit that hallowed the artist's home and strengthened the husband's sometimes failing heart. Dear Jervy, let such memories still support you; let your soul, after its shock subsides, rise refreshed by the blefsed knowledge that her absence is but seeming -- that she is and will ever be more truly with your real self than when she wore the "vesture of decay". God comfort and strengthen you, my dear Jervy! and He will surely do so if you but bear in mind that 'tis not <hr /> only for those here who love and suffer with you, but for her, who -- elsewhere, but very near -- is hoping and praying anxiously for her dear husband, that you must be strong. God blefs you all! is the earnest prayer of our hearts. Mary & Edwina write with me in the tenderest sympathy for you and your dear ones. Mrs. Vaux's note did not reach us until this morning. Over more -- God blefs you! Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7dcec1ac04de0b4e906b52a3bcbaec80.pdf 0246a62de15869b1e52aee2ac8130255 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [4] Phila Octr: 23rd 1878 My dear Jervy – Don’t bother about writing to me – unless it would relieve you to do so, in which case write fully all you feel like giving vent to; it will find a sacredly [secret?] receptacle in my breast. I have nothing to write about – my wits are barren, but by way of a ‘hand-shake,’ & “God bless you, Jervy” – I send this to you. Mary wrote a few lines to Mr. Vaux the other day, & sent them to [Rondout?] – not knowing where else to address the letter. Every day I <hr /> feel like writing a few words to you, & then I ask – “what possible good can my words do? I can but repeat the same lame efforts at consolation – and say no more than Jervy's own good sense and manly heart tells him." I long to see you, and yet-what could I do? A grasp of the hand, a deep look into each others’ eyes tell all that can be spoken. My hope is, Jervy, that you will get to work as soon as possible. It seems heartless – but really <hr /> it is not so; a giving way to one's grief without thought to the anxious fears of those who love us, & who may be perhaps dependent on us in many more respects than we wot of – is selfish. Remember that and go to your work at once. There’s not a selfish fibre in your entire composition, and you must not let even a semblance of that quality alloy your pure metal. I’ll write occassionally – if my letters disturb you don’t read them – sometimes what is meant in kindness <hr /> gives most offence. I shall be here this & next week – then I return to New York to begin my engt at the Fifth Ave: - a letter from some of you folks to let us know how you are would be of comfort to us both. God bless you! Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300399 T1878.10.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes another letter to Jervis McEntee in order to console his friend over the death of his wife, yet he realizes that no words can make his friend feel better. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [4] Phila Octr: 23rd 1878 My dear Jervy – Don’t bother about writing to me – unless it would relieve you to do so, in which case write fully all you feel like giving vent to; it will find a sacredly [secret?] receptacle in my breast. I have nothing to write about – my wits are barren, but by way of a ‘hand-shake,’ & “God bless you, Jervy” – I send this to you. Mary wrote a few lines to Mr. Vaux the other day, & sent them to [Rondout?] – not knowing where else to address the letter. Every day I <hr /> feel like writing a few words to you, & then I ask – “what possible good can my words do? I can but repeat the same lame efforts at consolation – and say no more than Jervy's own good sense and manly heart tells him." I long to see you, and yet-what could I do? A grasp of the hand, a deep look into each others’ eyes tell all that can be spoken. My hope is, Jervy, that you will get to work as soon as possible. It seems heartless – but really <hr /> it is not so; a giving way to one's grief without thought to the anxious fears of those who love us, & who may be perhaps dependent on us in many more respects than we wot of – is selfish. Remember that and go to your work at once. There’s not a selfish fibre in your entire composition, and you must not let even a semblance of that quality alloy your pure metal. I’ll write occassionally – if my letters disturb you don’t read them – sometimes what is meant in kindness <hr /> gives most offence. I shall be here this & next week – then I return to New York to begin my engt at the Fifth Ave: - a letter from some of you folks to let us know how you are would be of comfort to us both. God bless you! Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20