15 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/86adbe85eea151107fd1a4d038d4a771.pdf f9303841dd49b439f4cbc4b12717f5e4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) 39 Newport, July 27th '84 Dear Jervy Your very interesting letter of June 23rd has often been before me on the desk but my intention to answer it has invariably been thwarted, until I began to despair of an opportunity, or the proper mood for even a simple acknowledgement of it and a dozen others that have reproachfully glared at me daily for the past few weeks. -- I cannot recall any of the circumstances that you relate, but they are very interesting & carry me back to times when I had high hopes for my profefsion: hopes that are <hr /> gone as completely as is the theatre which was their offspring. Somehow I have felt a gradual 'going' after the magnificent folly on which those hopes were centered, and I work on without any particular object now. I try not to permit a particle of regret or despondency to disturb me, but whenever I think of bracing up for a fresh start advancing age reminds me that I have not sufficient time for the accomplishment of anything, & so drift along in a sort rut at a jog-trot, donkey pace. -- A few days ago Eastman & his brother, Cap't Johnson, of the training ship, at Newport station, came in upon us at dinner, but would not stop long. The Cap't kindly sent me a naval officer's hammock for my piazza & I called on him with Dr. Martin, a friend of <hr /> his and mine, but only his wife, a Spanish lady, & the children, were on board. A day or two after their visit who should drive in but Whittredge, with a cousin -- who owns a farm some few miles up the coast. These little surprises are very pleasant. We have had an Autumn day & now, at night, a great storm is on us -- yet we have no fire. Thus far (3 weeks) our weather has been delightful for sailing & driving -- the place is very beautiful, but oh, the cost of it! This place & the Boston house have been a fearful pull on me, & my expenses have increased infernally, while my income has decreased correspondingly. My European tours were 'antjos" and my lofs of time & brief engagements last year, together with a [illegible mark] 20.000 Villard 'pop' in O&T. stock, all these have combined to squeeze me somewhat. <hr /> I have been unable to afsist several friends that called on me -- an experience new & very unpleasant. I never meant to ask for anything due me, but, to be frank with you, Bowyer's dealing's with me have not been altogether of the most satisfactory kind -- from the start, & therefore I reminded him of his overdue note. After a while he designed to acknowledge my letter & promised payment "in a week" (if I remember rightly), but since the change in his businefs relative silence has again settled on him. I require the amount to help pay a debt double the sum I loaned him -- else I sh'd not have disturbed him, indeed I would not have done so at all had I been entirely satisfied with him. But this must not worry you -- I'll be hard pushed indeed before I cause you any distrefs in a financial way & hope I never shall in any other. I do not want to push Bowyer, but <hr /> his cavilier indifference (for such it seems) will compel me to place the note in legal hands for collection. I've written this in response to your remarks anent my lacking money. It must not trouble you. Had I not indulged so largely in luxuries & had worked harder the past year or two I would not have been aware of any difference in my bank account. It seems very sad to part with your doubly dear old home & I think it would be an added pang to live so near it, as you suggest, and know it belonged to others. What a miserable mockery is the happiest and longest life! We must look back through tears even at the joys that once were ours. The indifferent, self-satisfied ass seems, after all, to have the best of the game. -- I hope to 'loaf' here 'till October; I do not begin work 'till Novr 17th & play but 14 weeks during the season, but if I live <hr /> the following year must be one of hard work & tedious travel; 'tis too late now to change my present plan. I hope you and all the family are well. If you see or write to Bowyer you may, if you see fit, remind him of me, but let nothing I've said cause you the least annoyance. I have hired an oyster boat & go sailing occafsionally, my jack-of-all trades is a sailor, carpenter, painter & farmer, consequently I am well provided for sailing & odd jobs about the place. I must be near my second childhood for I've but just learned to swim! Ever yours affectionately Edwin Box 555 (pencil notation) July 27 [1884 ?] 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 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 300456 T1884.07.27-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 1884-07-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reflects on his past, his career, the theater, etc. to Jervis McEntee. He confides that his expenses are up, his income is down, and he is currently unable to assist some friends, a totally new experience for him. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) 39 Newport, July 27th '84 Dear Jervy Your very interesting letter of June 23rd has often been before me on the desk but my intention to answer it has invariably been thwarted, until I began to despair of an opportunity, or the proper mood for even a simple acknowledgement of it and a dozen others that have reproachfully glared at me daily for the past few weeks. -- I cannot recall any of the circumstances that you relate, but they are very interesting & carry me back to times when I had high hopes for my profefsion: hopes that are <hr /> gone as completely as is the theatre which was their offspring. Somehow I have felt a gradual 'going' after the magnificent folly on which those hopes were centered, and I work on without any particular object now. I try not to permit a particle of regret or despondency to disturb me, but whenever I think of bracing up for a fresh start advancing age reminds me that I have not sufficient time for the accomplishment of anything, & so drift along in a sort rut at a jog-trot, donkey pace. -- A few days ago Eastman & his brother, Cap't Johnson, of the training ship, at Newport station, came in upon us at dinner, but would not stop long. The Cap't kindly sent me a naval officer's hammock for my piazza & I called on him with Dr. Martin, a friend of <hr /> his and mine, but only his wife, a Spanish lady, & the children, were on board. A day or two after their visit who should drive in but Whittredge, with a cousin -- who owns a farm some few miles up the coast. These little surprises are very pleasant. We have had an Autumn day & now, at night, a great storm is on us -- yet we have no fire. Thus far (3 weeks) our weather has been delightful for sailing & driving -- the place is very beautiful, but oh, the cost of it! This place & the Boston house have been a fearful pull on me, & my expenses have increased infernally, while my income has decreased correspondingly. My European tours were 'antjos" and my lofs of time & brief engagements last year, together with a [illegible mark] 20.000 Villard 'pop' in O&T. stock, all these have combined to squeeze me somewhat. <hr /> I have been unable to afsist several friends that called on me -- an experience new & very unpleasant. I never meant to ask for anything due me, but, to be frank with you, Bowyer's dealing's with me have not been altogether of the most satisfactory kind -- from the start, & therefore I reminded him of his overdue note. After a while he designed to acknowledge my letter & promised payment "in a week" (if I remember rightly), but since the change in his businefs relative silence has again settled on him. I require the amount to help pay a debt double the sum I loaned him -- else I sh'd not have disturbed him, indeed I would not have done so at all had I been entirely satisfied with him. But this must not worry you -- I'll be hard pushed indeed before I cause you any distrefs in a financial way & hope I never shall in any other. I do not want to push Bowyer, but <hr /> his cavilier indifference (for such it seems) will compel me to place the note in legal hands for collection. I've written this in response to your remarks anent my lacking money. It must not trouble you. Had I not indulged so largely in luxuries & had worked harder the past year or two I would not have been aware of any difference in my bank account. It seems very sad to part with your doubly dear old home & I think it would be an added pang to live so near it, as you suggest, and know it belonged to others. What a miserable mockery is the happiest and longest life! We must look back through tears even at the joys that once were ours. The indifferent, self-satisfied ass seems, after all, to have the best of the game. -- I hope to 'loaf' here 'till October; I do not begin work 'till Novr 17th & play but 14 weeks during the season, but if I live <hr /> the following year must be one of hard work & tedious travel; 'tis too late now to change my present plan. I hope you and all the family are well. If you see or write to Bowyer you may, if you see fit, remind him of me, but let nothing I've said cause you the least annoyance. I have hired an oyster boat & go sailing occafsionally, my jack-of-all trades is a sailor, carpenter, painter & farmer, consequently I am well provided for sailing & odd jobs about the place. I must be near my second childhood for I've but just learned to swim! Ever yours affectionately Edwin Box 555 (pencil notation) July 27 [1884 ?] https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/720d4d692e80442948a7651c2d91914d.pdf 9ab557ae1f5164ba3c62f906d9e4ba74 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 73 Boothden. Sunday My dear Mrs. [Cushman?] Edwina is obliged to keep to her bed today and our visit must be deferred until tomorrow forenoon, but do not let it interfere with any plan that you may have for that time. Hoping <hr /> to see you both and all the children---in which Edwina joins me with sincere regards I am 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 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 300458 T1884?-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 1884? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reports to Emma Cushman on his daughter Edwina's illness. 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. 73 Boothden. Sunday My dear Mrs. [Cushman?] Edwina is obliged to keep to her bed today and our visit must be deferred until tomorrow forenoon, but do not let it interfere with any plan that you may have for that time. Hoping <hr /> to see you both and all the children---in which Edwina joins me with sincere regards I am 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/e89892fdf07c9685f875ce63d62c1f80.pdf c38c02000f668b344274bfe47e3dc33b 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 3p 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 300461 T1885.12.25-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 1885-12-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource At the early morning hour of one o'clock, Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee that he may not be able to write again for quite some time. As he ages, he is more reticent and less likely to gabble. "I was very old when I was born, and the many wrinkles of my life have aged me prematurely; the least effort now seems irksome " 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/90017f04c1fc3000c4d98af36deebcc0.pdf 2978c354c4a7193f6784a8d95046700d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [77] 29 Chestnut St Boston May 23d '86 My dear friend I do not mean to reproach you but really-endeavor as I will to avoid the filth that is thrown at me in common with all public persons, my friends persist in reminding me of it, only through them (who rarely direct my attention to any good that is published of me) do I learn what a debased monster I am.-The night of my fall at the Academy in New York, <hr /> wh was repeated in a more serious manner in Phila & again here (this last behind the scenes, however), I wrote to Edwina a full account of it & prepared her for the howl which would doubtless be raised about it. Had not my friends rushed into print on my behalf the accident would have been unnoticed, but a disappointed agent of my & a set of unpaid 'blackmailers' of the Press saw in that defence of me-against the abuse of our paper only-a good opportunity for their attacks. It has been, is & will (I hope) always be my part to ignore <hr /> the filthy "assassins of the Press" (as Forrest termed the so-called critics) and I have, for years, made it a rule to read no theatrical papers or gossip. Yet, as I have told you, my dearest friends fail not to advise me of the fact that I am a fiend incarnate & utterly demoralized. Howells was lately asked if he had seen the savage criticisms in the Gazette of his late works. "Do you suppose that I have no personal friends?" he replied. "O that mine [every?] would write a book" (I quote from mouldy memory) or act upon a theatre!--My friend, I am in no danger-spite of evil <hr /> influences & ill reports concerning my health & my domestic affairs all goes well. Do not be alarmed at this letter-'tis but one of several of the kind that I have written to other friends in every port of America on this topic-the first was to my dear old school-marm, in Balto, who knew me as a tiny boy & wrote several imploring appeals to me. My thanks for your goodness and yr invitation (wh I cannot accept) are deeper than I can express. Kindest regards to yr husband and blessings for you both. Yr friend ever E.B. Writing in haste & after so many letters of the same tenor I find that I have repeated myself & made other faults. Good night! 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 300465 T1886.05.23-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 1886-05-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In a letter to "My Dear Friend", Edwin Booth comments on the public furor over his fall at the Academy in New York and the spiteful attacks that have appeared in the media from reviewers and the press. 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. [77] 29 Chestnut St Boston May 23d '86 My dear friend I do not mean to reproach you but really-endeavor as I will to avoid the filth that is thrown at me in common with all public persons, my friends persist in reminding me of it, only through them (who rarely direct my attention to any good that is published of me) do I learn what a debased monster I am.-The night of my fall at the Academy in New York, <hr /> wh was repeated in a more serious manner in Phila & again here (this last behind the scenes, however), I wrote to Edwina a full account of it & prepared her for the howl which would doubtless be raised about it. Had not my friends rushed into print on my behalf the accident would have been unnoticed, but a disappointed agent of my & a set of unpaid 'blackmailers' of the Press saw in that defence of me-against the abuse of our paper only-a good opportunity for their attacks. It has been, is & will (I hope) always be my part to ignore <hr /> the filthy "assassins of the Press" (as Forrest termed the so-called critics) and I have, for years, made it a rule to read no theatrical papers or gossip. Yet, as I have told you, my dearest friends fail not to advise me of the fact that I am a fiend incarnate & utterly demoralized. Howells was lately asked if he had seen the savage criticisms in the Gazette of his late works. "Do you suppose that I have no personal friends?" he replied. "O that mine [every?] would write a book" (I quote from mouldy memory) or act upon a theatre!--My friend, I am in no danger-spite of evil <hr /> influences & ill reports concerning my health & my domestic affairs all goes well. Do not be alarmed at this letter-'tis but one of several of the kind that I have written to other friends in every port of America on this topic-the first was to my dear old school-marm, in Balto, who knew me as a tiny boy & wrote several imploring appeals to me. My thanks for your goodness and yr invitation (wh I cannot accept) are deeper than I can express. Kindest regards to yr husband and blessings for you both. Yr friend ever E.B. Writing in haste & after so many letters of the same tenor I find that I have repeated myself & made other faults. Good night! 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/fc83afadd482925bb7db303bd12858a2.pdf fd11aaeb5ed14beeb31bdf213677b981 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Newport address Box 555 (41 written in pencil) Cohasset Aug 20 1886 Dear Jervy Yours of June 6th has been in my pocket with several others for a great while; every now & then I'd attempt to write but as often deferred doing so until I feel ashamed of my neglect. Your last (Aug: 15) came here while I was on the water with Barrett, hence some delay in giving it the prompt reply wh it demands. Your offer of the Boughton picture just suits me, albeit I am loth to deprive you of it. <hr /> Regarding the Mtge. of course, my dear boy, I am willing to do anything for your relief & convenience in the matter, therefore make the sale if you care on the terms you propose. I've been here most of the summer & have had a very quiet & restful time, yachting & driving nearly every day. Monday I go to Newport for a few days & then to Boston to have my wardrobe packed for my long tour---beginning Sept 13th, in Buffalo, the intervening time will be devoted to rehearsals in New York. I've not been very happy <hr /> of late. My own folly at the Academy is ever rising to shame & disgust me, and my domestic disappointment also depresses me. Struggle as I will to dispel these clouds they will oppress me, & I suppose that brooding over the second provoked the first. The next 8 months (maybe 10) I shall be whirled about in the unreal world of my profession, and perhaps it will be better for me to continue to work hard as long as I am able to do so & thus keep my mind away from home affairs. Thank God, the longest life is but a span as the worst. In your first letter you mentioned Launt. I've not heard from or of <hr /> him (except by your letter) for a very long time. I was told that he nearly lost his commission for the statue---before it was in plaster; I hope he did not---for it would render him penniless. He told me (long ago) that he would get [$?] 30000 for it, then go to Florence & settle [$?] 15000 on his children & return here. He said nothing of Maria. Poor fellow! but ah, how much more pitiful is the case of Maria & the children! I wish that I could write a oftener to you, Jervy, but as I grow older I become more apathetic & listless, this is the only cause on my long silences Adieu! Love to all Edwin (29 Chestnut 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 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 300466 T1886.08.20-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 1886-08-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth confesses to Jervis McEntee that he has been busy, and thus has neglected to write until now. Booth talks about his schedule and having his wardrobe packed for the tour. He refers to "my domestic disappointment" and "home affairs." He reports that Laurent nearly lost his commission, which would have left him penniless. 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. Newport address Box 555 (41 written in pencil) Cohasset Aug 20 1886 Dear Jervy Yours of June 6th has been in my pocket with several others for a great while; every now & then I'd attempt to write but as often deferred doing so until I feel ashamed of my neglect. Your last (Aug: 15) came here while I was on the water with Barrett, hence some delay in giving it the prompt reply wh it demands. Your offer of the Boughton picture just suits me, albeit I am loth to deprive you of it. <hr /> Regarding the Mtge. of course, my dear boy, I am willing to do anything for your relief & convenience in the matter, therefore make the sale if you care on the terms you propose. I've been here most of the summer & have had a very quiet & restful time, yachting & driving nearly every day. Monday I go to Newport for a few days & then to Boston to have my wardrobe packed for my long tour---beginning Sept 13th, in Buffalo, the intervening time will be devoted to rehearsals in New York. I've not been very happy <hr /> of late. My own folly at the Academy is ever rising to shame & disgust me, and my domestic disappointment also depresses me. Struggle as I will to dispel these clouds they will oppress me, & I suppose that brooding over the second provoked the first. The next 8 months (maybe 10) I shall be whirled about in the unreal world of my profession, and perhaps it will be better for me to continue to work hard as long as I am able to do so & thus keep my mind away from home affairs. Thank God, the longest life is but a span as the worst. In your first letter you mentioned Launt. I've not heard from or of <hr /> him (except by your letter) for a very long time. I was told that he nearly lost his commission for the statue---before it was in plaster; I hope he did not---for it would render him penniless. He told me (long ago) that he would get [$?] 30000 for it, then go to Florence & settle [$?] 15000 on his children & return here. He said nothing of Maria. Poor fellow! but ah, how much more pitiful is the case of Maria & the children! I wish that I could write a oftener to you, Jervy, but as I grow older I become more apathetic & listless, this is the only cause on my long silences Adieu! Love to all Edwin (29 Chestnut 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/81a950719c04eaebf1d382599df35814.pdf d8f50f9e26657825fe06580cd594fb9e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 42 [in pencil] On the Sound July 3d 1889 Greenwich Conn Dear Jervy I have just heard of your father's death---the dear old gentleman must have suffered long in his helpless condition & in the knowledge of the care he has been to you. Of course such losses are painful to us & yet they bring a solace in the knowledge that our dear suffers have relief in their release. It is strange that not for <hr /> many months did I feel any grief for my mother's death, all I realized was the fact that the dear, weary soul was gone to rest. I feel alarm for you, Jervy; this blow coming at a time when you are ill, mentally and physically, must be greater than you can bear & I sympathize sincerely with Sarah in the anguish she must endure; but women are wonderfully strong in such emergencies & I've no doubt her brave heart will hold you up. I have been badly pestered by many bothers of late & am here for a <hr /> few days rest. The next two weeks I expect to pass in the dentist's chair, having sadly neglected my teeth the dentist finds a very serious condition that requires careful treatment. So soon as he [dismisses?] me I am engaged with several friends for a cruise to Bar Harbor, which they defer on my acct. I hope soon to hear from you---direct to c/o [illegible] C. Benedict Greenwich, Conn & tell me how your own threatened illness stands; I hope it <hr /> has passed from you. This is hurriedly scratched "aboard ship" while paddling the Sound. Give my affectionate sympathy to your sisters, Jr brother & God bless you! 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 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 300472 T1889.07.03-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 1889-07-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee because he has heard of the death of McEntee's father. Booth recalls his own reaction when he lost his own mother, and knows the grief that McEntee feels. Booth is concerned because McEntee has been ill, mentally and physically, but he knows that Sarah is strong and her brave heart will hold McEntee up. Booth is having treatments on his neglected teeth. 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. 42 [in pencil] On the Sound July 3d 1889 Greenwich Conn Dear Jervy I have just heard of your father's death---the dear old gentleman must have suffered long in his helpless condition & in the knowledge of the care he has been to you. Of course such losses are painful to us & yet they bring a solace in the knowledge that our dear suffers have relief in their release. It is strange that not for <hr /> many months did I feel any grief for my mother's death, all I realized was the fact that the dear, weary soul was gone to rest. I feel alarm for you, Jervy; this blow coming at a time when you are ill, mentally and physically, must be greater than you can bear & I sympathize sincerely with Sarah in the anguish she must endure; but women are wonderfully strong in such emergencies & I've no doubt her brave heart will hold you up. I have been badly pestered by many bothers of late & am here for a <hr /> few days rest. The next two weeks I expect to pass in the dentist's chair, having sadly neglected my teeth the dentist finds a very serious condition that requires careful treatment. So soon as he [dismisses?] me I am engaged with several friends for a cruise to Bar Harbor, which they defer on my acct. I hope soon to hear from you---direct to c/o [illegible] C. Benedict Greenwich, Conn & tell me how your own threatened illness stands; I hope it <hr /> has passed from you. This is hurriedly scratched "aboard ship" while paddling the Sound. Give my affectionate sympathy to your sisters, Jr brother & God bless you! 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/4da57f04a1f6cd2b8149ae550a118436.pdf 7da4c832409958a8a587b8b1a9157eea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 43 Aug. 22d '89 The Players 16 Gramercy Park. Dear Jervis- I did get both your letters from Mexico and have metaphorically kicked myself many times for not telling you how pleased I was---especially with the first very interesting one. The second referred to my illness---wh threatened to be very serious, but I pulled through---although I found it best to curtail my season---four weeks. I am all right now, but so weary---nothing seems to rouse me from the lethargy which has prevented me from writing not only to you but my other friends, & <hr /> this only, dear Jervy, is the why I have neglected you. I hope you will get in the habit of coming here often, at all events while I am here---at present my visit is but brief, but I'll be acting here in October & you must call after---'tis the best place in town for a quiet, congenial loaf. If I'm not below come to my room above & chat. I will try to frame a business-like reply to your business letter, but doubt if I can do it properly. I have no clear recollection of the Mtge---but have an idea that the amount is $14000 & that part of it is on your lot, am I correct? If what I suggest does not suit just jot down how I can <hr /> best serve you in the matter. The papers are in my Boston safe---not here, and it may be a couple of weeks before I go to that city, unless it is necessary you should have them earlier. I am sorry you are not entirely well, but glad to know that you are happy on your dear old hill-top. Remember me most kindly to all the family with my love to Jervy. 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 18 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 300474 T1889.08.22-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 1889-08-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth thanks Jervis McEntee for his letters and indicates that he has been quite ill himself. Booth also briefly discusses a business deal. 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. 43 Aug. 22d '89 The Players 16 Gramercy Park. Dear Jervis- I did get both your letters from Mexico and have metaphorically kicked myself many times for not telling you how pleased I was---especially with the first very interesting one. The second referred to my illness---wh threatened to be very serious, but I pulled through---although I found it best to curtail my season---four weeks. I am all right now, but so weary---nothing seems to rouse me from the lethargy which has prevented me from writing not only to you but my other friends, & <hr /> this only, dear Jervy, is the why I have neglected you. I hope you will get in the habit of coming here often, at all events while I am here---at present my visit is but brief, but I'll be acting here in October & you must call after---'tis the best place in town for a quiet, congenial loaf. If I'm not below come to my room above & chat. I will try to frame a business-like reply to your business letter, but doubt if I can do it properly. I have no clear recollection of the Mtge---but have an idea that the amount is $14000 & that part of it is on your lot, am I correct? If what I suggest does not suit just jot down how I can <hr /> best serve you in the matter. The papers are in my Boston safe---not here, and it may be a couple of weeks before I go to that city, unless it is necessary you should have them earlier. I am sorry you are not entirely well, but glad to know that you are happy on your dear old hill-top. Remember me most kindly to all the family with my love to Jervy. 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/035734aaf3a80a05570dafd241157ece.pdf 8dd2deba3f0aa801f7e3f19fa6c56353 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Wednesday A.M. Dear Jervis I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you <hr /> had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door wd have been open for you. I was so 'dumpy' last night that I saw no one off the stage & could hardly see those on it. Scy yours 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 7 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 300477 T188?-MISC-2 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 188? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee: "I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door wd have been open for you. I was so dumpy last night that I saw no one off the stage & could hardly see those on it." 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. Wednesday A.M. Dear Jervis I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you <hr /> had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door wd have been open for you. I was so 'dumpy' last night that I saw no one off the stage & could hardly see those on it. Scy yours 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/7171e4f76c62e5b7a5be5ea8690d3cee.pdf 412739822a4ae871a1bae3baca3a2f14 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (45-B written in pencil in corner) Dear Jervy Will see you soon-very busy. God bless you! Happy <hr /> New Year! [illegible] Ever yours Edwin Booth full name clipped off in haste. 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 5 x 8 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 300475 T188?.01.01-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 188?-01-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth jots down a note on a small card to Jervis McEntee reading: "Will see you soon - very busy. God bless you! Happy New Year." 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. (45-B written in pencil in corner) Dear Jervy Will see you soon-very busy. God bless you! Happy <hr /> New Year! [illegible] Ever yours Edwin Booth full name clipped off in haste. 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/01abe354571e2a76990a882a4a008029.pdf 12d66bfd87fa60a2512389ca56b5d5ff Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 44 Cable Address, "Boldt Philadelphia." "The Stratford," Broad and Walnut Sts. Geo. C. Boldt, Prop'r. Philadelphia, Novr 28 1890 Hotel Bellevue, N. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. The Stratford, S. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. Boldt's Restaurant, Sullitt Building, Fourth St., Phila. The Wyandotte, South Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Jervis Two or three days ago I rec'd notice from 2d Nat: Bank - where I deposit - that your check had been returned from the Bk of Metropolis on acct of some irregularity in the signature and they want it as it appears in their book to conform with that which you left at yr bank. I couldn't attend to it at the time but have sent word to send me the chk & I will return it to you for correction. I now go to Boston (Hotel Thorndike) for the next two weeks. Forgive my haste. I hope you are well Yours forever 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 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 300481 T1890.11.28-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 1890-11-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reports to Jervis McEntee that there has been some problem with the bank and a check that McEntee sent him. 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. 44 Cable Address, "Boldt Philadelphia." "The Stratford," Broad and Walnut Sts. Geo. C. Boldt, Prop'r. Philadelphia, Novr 28 1890 Hotel Bellevue, N. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. The Stratford, S. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. Boldt's Restaurant, Sullitt Building, Fourth St., Phila. The Wyandotte, South Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Jervis Two or three days ago I rec'd notice from 2d Nat: Bank - where I deposit - that your check had been returned from the Bk of Metropolis on acct of some irregularity in the signature and they want it as it appears in their book to conform with that which you left at yr bank. I couldn't attend to it at the time but have sent word to send me the chk & I will return it to you for correction. I now go to Boston (Hotel Thorndike) for the next two weeks. Forgive my haste. I hope you are well Yours forever 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/49b3f04796dd8b8ad13ab03d1b92d59f.pdf 7513a22a599ba5b618418c35ae456c5d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 45 Hotel Thorndyke Boston Dec. 2d 1890 Dear Jervis I was sorry to receive a dictated letter from you last night & hope soon to see your own good fist. I sincerely hope, my old friend, that your condition as at present indicated, will speedily change. I'm sorry that this unimportant business matter should have annoyed you & at such a time too. The 2d <hr /> Nat: Bank Cashier sent me your chk with directions to simply guarantee your signature for the satisfaction of your bankers & all would be right. I did so & returned the chk; this might have been done at first without troubling you about it. I hope they'll not bother you any more. I hope to hear of your entire recovery before I leave Boston, I shall be here two <hr /> weeks then for one in Providence, after which I hope to rest for at least six. My health will not permit me to work longer without a break. God bless you! old boy, as soon as you feel able to do so write me a few lines & if there is anything I can do to serve you do not hesitate to call on our old friend Edwin Booth Love to all yr folk. 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 300482 T1890.12.02-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 1890-12-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth tells Jervis McEntee that the confusion with the McEntee's check and Booth's bank has been cleared up. Booth hopes that they will not be troubled any more about it. Booth confides that he is tiring and needs more rest than in the past. 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. 45 Hotel Thorndyke Boston Dec. 2d 1890 Dear Jervis I was sorry to receive a dictated letter from you last night & hope soon to see your own good fist. I sincerely hope, my old friend, that your condition as at present indicated, will speedily change. I'm sorry that this unimportant business matter should have annoyed you & at such a time too. The 2d <hr /> Nat: Bank Cashier sent me your chk with directions to simply guarantee your signature for the satisfaction of your bankers & all would be right. I did so & returned the chk; this might have been done at first without troubling you about it. I hope they'll not bother you any more. I hope to hear of your entire recovery before I leave Boston, I shall be here two <hr /> weeks then for one in Providence, after which I hope to rest for at least six. My health will not permit me to work longer without a break. God bless you! old boy, as soon as you feel able to do so write me a few lines & if there is anything I can do to serve you do not hesitate to call on our old friend Edwin Booth Love to all yr folk. 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/d1559118d24cdf91498e17933c7cddff.pdf 9b6d1f35602adc32b697d1cce8c823f5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Christmas Subscription for the employee of The Players. 1 Edwin Booth $ 2. pd 2 Lawrence Barrett 2. pd 3 A M Palmer 2 pd 4 Brander Matthews $2 pd 5 [Tha?] E. Carryl 2pd. 6 [Darren?] C. Hatton 2 pd <hr /> 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 12 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 300476 T188?.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Christmas subscription list for the employees of The Players Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin; Barrett, Lawrence; Matthews, Brander; Hutton, Laurence; Players Club Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 188?-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A printed list titled "Christmas subscription for the employees of The Players" is signed by Edwin Booth and others. 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/98aa2fd5c34c559ddc2f05f63325bda4.pdf 43cddb4ebb868ead9101b375db6df1c9 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 300486 T1892-MISC Title A name given to the resource Notes for an address by Edwin Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin; Jefferson, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Jefferson sends birthday wishes to Edwin Booth. Enclosed with the letter are Edwin Booth's notes for a brief address given by Booth for Founder's Night at the Players Club. On the reverse side is a note to Edwina from "Harry" identifying Edwin's remarks. 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/a04a85f5186b728735820b6d7f945a40.jpg 51f1404ba932b2ace67642a795734586 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 43 x 30 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 300818 T1891-MISC Title A name given to the resource Inscribed and signed photograph of Edwin Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin; Sargent, John Singer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth inscribes and signs a photograph of the painting of him by John Singer Sargent. The inscription reads: "To Peter Gilsey with kind regards of Edwin Booth. 1891". Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0a6d71cbb57c6fe110e8c14a2ea50df0.jpg 1bd434391e8b01ecc579ffde3b4e0694 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/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Collection Description An account of the resource The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917, when President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. Illinois contributed over 350,000 men to military service during the war, which ended in an armistice on November 11, 1918. This collection includes photographs from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Chicago as well as several wartime broadsides. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data broadside color 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 49 x 39 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 400269 World War I Broadsides 3000 Title A name given to the resource Italy Defending Freedom and Art Description An account of the resource A World War I advertisement details how Americans can "Help Our Brave Ally" by sending funds to the Italian War Relief Fund. Subject The topic of the resource War relief Italy World War (1914-1918) Advertising Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Franklin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b1e59a5f8b2cc707361cb3199aa7a64e.pdf 743d291b9c2062a231558a258b93ef7e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Charles Theatre April 11th My Dear"[Jnifs?]" I read yours yesterday but was kept(by business)from answering till now. I have come to the conclusion that a noncompliance with your request would be a crime. Especially of my not refraining will afford you the pleasure you mentioned. I thankfully---- enclose(with my best wishes for your future) a fraction of my humble self. I start next Saturday for"[Korlove?]". With all respect I remain yours to command J.W.B. (John Wilkes 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 15 x 10 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 300544 T1864.04.04-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-04-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth writes a flirtatious note to a young woman, enclosing his picture and noting that he is leaving for Boston 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. St. Charles Theatre April 11th My Dear"[Jnifs?]" I read yours yesterday but was kept(by business)from answering till now. I have come to the conclusion that a noncompliance with your request would be a crime. Especially of my not refraining will afford you the pleasure you mentioned. I thankfully---- enclose(with my best wishes for your future) a fraction of my humble self. I start next Saturday for"[Korlove?]". With all respect I remain yours to command J.W.B. (John Wilkes 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/39562b55c3f2a794205d6847e79f2037.pdf fecbcba31c712ac67a2579010f63d7d1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. No 28 East 19th St June 7th/64d Dear Mifs Isabel. <pre> How, shall I </pre> write you; as lover, friend, or brother. I think so much of you, that (at your bid ding) I would even try to school my heart, to beat as the latter. The first and <pre>second, would require no </pre> exertion, for the first (forgive me) I cannot help being. And the second, I am, and hope I ever shall be. Then, until I hear from you, I will act upon <hr /> (No 2) what I think a certainty. And say dearest friend. (Let me call you so) May God bless you as I am wish ing him to do with every breath and protect you from the wiles of this bad world of ours, keep ing you ever, good and pure As, you are, (in my eyes) beau tiful; I wish I could have seen more of you, or not have seen, at all, - for our short acquaintance has set me thinking wildly. Bless you - dear friend. O, how I wish I could understand you. Tell me (and from your <hr /> (3) heart,) do you think the least little bit of me; Forgive me for asking such a question, but I know the world, and have begun to hate it. I saw you. Things seemed changed. I believe you have more than kind feelings for me, but, I have been deceived a thousand times. May I not be so now. May you not be deceiving yourself. Reflect before you answer. Ask your self if this attachment (If on your side, any should exist) is not for the [illegible] pastime of the hour. A <hr /> (4) Girls [illegible] which even now, you find passing from your mind. I fear it is, therefore write so. Forgive me dearest, but ask yourself these questions. Think well upon it. Then say. Am I to be your brother, friend, or lover. Dearest Isabel never never trifle with anothers heart, or try to cheat your own. Forgive me Isobel,I am such a miserable letter writer that I am always ashamed of them. So I cannot tell what I have been writing about, for should I read it over, I am sure That that would be the end of it. But, God bless this sweet face before me. It would nerve me to do anything. (even to write a love letter, if I knew how.) Will you believe me when I tell you I have - well no matter, God bless it. and <hr /> (no 5) the original say I. Isabel dear friend, will you grant me a little favor. It is never to show my letters even to your dearest friends. I have no fear that you will do so, but you might think like others that It would be no harm. But dear friend it would do you no good. And to tell you a secret -(I was just about to say, I love you. Well perhaps I do.) but the secret is that I am ashamed to read my own letters. Much less to have them seen by strangers. And in writing to you I may say some foolish things. (for I <hr /> think love and folly are synonymous terms,) which though you might forgive, Others would condemn. Dear friend I will write no more, but I dare say you think I have written too much already.- <pre> I start tomorrow for </pre> the mountains of Penn. Where I remain about three weeks, But should you be kind enough to write me Direct to me here, and I will get it, write soon and remember me to our friend Miss D-- (she said I might call her friend.) and say she shall have those lines on my return. As I will be unable to see pen, ink, or paper where I am going. Write soon. God, God; bless you Write soon. Write at once, to <pre> John </pre> 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, ink 6 p 15 x 10 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 300546 T1864.06.07-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to Isabel Sumner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In his first letter to Isabel Sumner, John Wilkes Booth writes: "Dear Miss Isabel, How shall I write you; as lover, friend, or brother." He urges her to write him at once and signs it simply "John." Booth writes from 28 E. 19th St., New York City. 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. No 28 East 19th St June 7th/64d Dear Mifs Isabel. <pre> How, shall I </pre> write you; as lover, friend, or brother. I think so much of you, that (at your bid ding) I would even try to school my heart, to beat as the latter. The first and <pre>second, would require no </pre> exertion, for the first (forgive me) I cannot help being. And the second, I am, and hope I ever shall be. Then, until I hear from you, I will act upon <hr /> (No 2) what I think a certainty. And say dearest friend. (Let me call you so) May God bless you as I am wish ing him to do with every breath and protect you from the wiles of this bad world of ours, keep ing you ever, good and pure As, you are, (in my eyes) beau tiful; I wish I could have seen more of you, or not have seen, at all, - for our short acquaintance has set me thinking wildly. Bless you - dear friend. O, how I wish I could understand you. Tell me (and from your <hr /> (3) heart,) do you think the least little bit of me; Forgive me for asking such a question, but I know the world, and have begun to hate it. I saw you. Things seemed changed. I believe you have more than kind feelings for me, but, I have been deceived a thousand times. May I not be so now. May you not be deceiving yourself. Reflect before you answer. Ask your self if this attachment (If on your side, any should exist) is not for the [illegible] pastime of the hour. A <hr /> (4) Girls [illegible] which even now, you find passing from your mind. I fear it is, therefore write so. Forgive me dearest, but ask yourself these questions. Think well upon it. Then say. Am I to be your brother, friend, or lover. Dearest Isabel never never trifle with anothers heart, or try to cheat your own. Forgive me Isobel,I am such a miserable letter writer that I am always ashamed of them. So I cannot tell what I have been writing about, for should I read it over, I am sure That that would be the end of it. But, God bless this sweet face before me. It would nerve me to do anything. (even to write a love letter, if I knew how.) Will you believe me when I tell you I have - well no matter, God bless it. and <hr /> (no 5) the original say I. Isabel dear friend, will you grant me a little favor. It is never to show my letters even to your dearest friends. I have no fear that you will do so, but you might think like others that It would be no harm. But dear friend it would do you no good. And to tell you a secret -(I was just about to say, I love you. Well perhaps I do.) but the secret is that I am ashamed to read my own letters. Much less to have them seen by strangers. And in writing to you I may say some foolish things. (for I <hr /> think love and folly are synonymous terms,) which though you might forgive, Others would condemn. Dear friend I will write no more, but I dare say you think I have written too much already.- <pre> I start tomorrow for </pre> the mountains of Penn. Where I remain about three weeks, But should you be kind enough to write me Direct to me here, and I will get it, write soon and remember me to our friend Miss D-- (she said I might call her friend.) and say she shall have those lines on my return. As I will be unable to see pen, ink, or paper where I am going. Write soon. God, God; bless you Write soon. Write at once, to <pre> John </pre> 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/f8a0baad560787740bf6f77f5a9279ec.pdf c059e93421a6268edfdc63a82ff536c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Franklin June 17th/64 Dear Isabel Have you forgotten me so soon, I hope not. Yet why not write me. But perhaps you have already done so and it has not been for- warded to me. If so it is safe. God bless you dear friend Do not forget me. And excuse my foolish letters. You know you promised to teach me how to write. I have been here over a week now. And may be here a week longer I then go to New York again. This is a great country, everything is Oil and <hr /> snakes. I returned just Sunday from a two days walk-through the mountains - of over 48 miles and am still quite used up. God bless you Do you think of me sometimes do, if only for a moment. I should hate to be forgotten so soon. God bless you even Your friend J.W.B. 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, 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 300548 T1864.06.17-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to Isabel Sumner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth's second letter to Isabel Sumner reads: "Dearest Isabel Have you forgotten me so soon, I hope not. I have been here over a week now, and may be here a week longer I then go to New York again. This is a great country, Every-thing is Oil and smokes. Your friend, J.W.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. Franklin June 17th/64 Dear Isabel Have you forgotten me so soon, I hope not. Yet why not write me. But perhaps you have already done so and it has not been for- warded to me. If so it is safe. God bless you dear friend Do not forget me. And excuse my foolish letters. You know you promised to teach me how to write. I have been here over a week now. And may be here a week longer I then go to New York again. This is a great country, everything is Oil and <hr /> snakes. I returned just Sunday from a two days walk-through the mountains - of over 48 miles and am still quite used up. God bless you Do you think of me sometimes do, if only for a moment. I should hate to be forgotten so soon. God bless you even Your friend J.W.B. 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/60c18eb068e72bd0a14fbd94c7b61f43.pdf 1851708b7a85766afabc1ccf3872512c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 28 East 19th July 12th Dearest friend I have just returned from the mountains of Penn. God bless you, I was sure you had forgotten me. Or I had told my mother to forward all letters but she expecting my return every day, neglected to do so. But I have see them at last. Bless you, Only think----of the pleasure of have now in reading them. Indeed, I thought you had forgotten me. And I had no idea how much I cared for you till the last week or so. Since my last to you I have been ever saying to myself. Just my luck now that I truly "I am laughed at". But it is not so. Bless you Is it; I would come over to B- if I thought I could see----you. so I could talk to you without reserve. But I am afraid you are not in the city now. And have sme doubts of your getting this. And I will be kept busy here for a week or two yet. But I will run the risk of not seeing you and come on as soon as I can. Dearest Isabel. I can not write to you. I want to talk to you. I have just travelled over 600 miles----It is now 21/2 I am. I am tired and sick. Let that be an excuse for this miserably written letter. But let the style or manner of my letters be what it may. I love you, and I feel that in the fountain of my heart a seal is set to keep its waters [prime?] and bright for thee alone. God bless you. [For?] see ( to follow your wishes, not my own) I call myself your friend only good night [illegible] [illegible] JWB---- Mys Isabel Su Post Office 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, ink 5 p 15 x 10 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 300549 T1864.07.14-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to Isabel Sumner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth's third letter to Isabel Sumner reads: "Dearest Friend I have just returned from the mountains of Penna, God bless you, I was sure you had forgotten me. I love you, and I feel that in the fountains of my heart, a seal is set your friend only good night write me JWB". 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. 28 East 19th July 12th Dearest friend I have just returned from the mountains of Penn. God bless you, I was sure you had forgotten me. Or I had told my mother to forward all letters but she expecting my return every day, neglected to do so. But I have see them at last. Bless you, Only think----of the pleasure of have now in reading them. Indeed, I thought you had forgotten me. And I had no idea how much I cared for you till the last week or so. Since my last to you I have been ever saying to myself. Just my luck now that I truly "I am laughed at". But it is not so. Bless you Is it; I would come over to B- if I thought I could see----you. so I could talk to you without reserve. But I am afraid you are not in the city now. And have sme doubts of your getting this. And I will be kept busy here for a week or two yet. But I will run the risk of not seeing you and come on as soon as I can. Dearest Isabel. I can not write to you. I want to talk to you. I have just travelled over 600 miles----It is now 21/2 I am. I am tired and sick. Let that be an excuse for this miserably written letter. But let the style or manner of my letters be what it may. I love you, and I feel that in the fountain of my heart a seal is set to keep its waters [prime?] and bright for thee alone. God bless you. [For?] see ( to follow your wishes, not my own) I call myself your friend only good night [illegible] [illegible] JWB---- Mys Isabel Su Post Office 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/07b1dd9013caf9d9fc81def3f7c237f5.pdf 1c0dea2aa6ad329d35db65652f9f72cc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. No 28 East 19th St July 24th My dear Friend, Have I in any way, offended you? if so,it has been unwittingly, And God knows how full of repentance, and how anxious I would be to make every atonement. I have been so uneasy, of late, thinking (by your silence) I may have said something in one of my letters to offend, that its impossible for me to [quiet?] my mind to a single line of study, or in fact, to anything else. Oh Isabel dear friend (you said I might call you so) <hr /> please take no offence, at anything I may---inadvertently---have written for believe me I never look over my letters, to weigh their contents, for fear I should destroy them. As I am always---more or less---disgusted with my own bad writing, etc. Therefore what I write is just what I may feel, at the moment, And may often say things to be sorry for. If it has been this forgive me. And tell me of it. And you will see, (at your bidding) how quickly I shall mend. Or is it---as I begin to fear it is---that you are weary of reading my <hr /> poor poor letters. If such is the case I am sorry. Sorry indeed, for having given you a moments trouble. Sorry for myself, that I have allowed my fancy to play so free. I can write no more: The mere thought that, It may be so, seems to paralyze my hand. God forever bless you Isabel, I will trouble you no more, if you say the word, but can never, never cease to think of you as something pure and sacred, A bright, and happy dream, from, which I have been awoke to sadness. You will I hope give my best wishes <hr /> and never-dieing friendship to Mrs D. Strange but there is something about that lady that from the very first I felt, I had known and respected all my life. Remember, dear friend not to let anyone see my letters. I will come at once to Boston. Never,---More, till I hear from you. Wishing once more for every blessing to be yours I am your friend Forever John <hr /> [envelope with 3 cent stamp, New York Jul 25 postmark on front and back] Miss Isabel Sumner Post Office Boston, 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, ink 6 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 300550 T1864.07.24-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to Isabel Sumner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth's fourth letter Isabel Sumner reads: "My dear Friend, Have I in any way offended you, if so it has been unwittingly I will come at once to Boston . I am your friend Forever John". 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. No 28 East 19th St July 24th My dear Friend, Have I in any way, offended you? if so,it has been unwittingly, And God knows how full of repentance, and how anxious I would be to make every atonement. I have been so uneasy, of late, thinking (by your silence) I may have said something in one of my letters to offend, that its impossible for me to [quiet?] my mind to a single line of study, or in fact, to anything else. Oh Isabel dear friend (you said I might call you so) <hr /> please take no offence, at anything I may---inadvertently---have written for believe me I never look over my letters, to weigh their contents, for fear I should destroy them. As I am always---more or less---disgusted with my own bad writing, etc. Therefore what I write is just what I may feel, at the moment, And may often say things to be sorry for. If it has been this forgive me. And tell me of it. And you will see, (at your bidding) how quickly I shall mend. Or is it---as I begin to fear it is---that you are weary of reading my <hr /> poor poor letters. If such is the case I am sorry. Sorry indeed, for having given you a moments trouble. Sorry for myself, that I have allowed my fancy to play so free. I can write no more: The mere thought that, It may be so, seems to paralyze my hand. God forever bless you Isabel, I will trouble you no more, if you say the word, but can never, never cease to think of you as something pure and sacred, A bright, and happy dream, from, which I have been awoke to sadness. You will I hope give my best wishes <hr /> and never-dieing friendship to Mrs D. Strange but there is something about that lady that from the very first I felt, I had known and respected all my life. Remember, dear friend not to let anyone see my letters. I will come at once to Boston. Never,---More, till I hear from you. Wishing once more for every blessing to be yours I am your friend Forever John <hr /> [envelope with 3 cent stamp, New York Jul 25 postmark on front and back] Miss Isabel Sumner Post Office Boston, 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/9071270f57679345075abdaed538b500.pdf 1b0bc5dacb01dfc9384764f03bfff0a1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dearest Isabel I am so sorry I have just [recd?] your note And not two hours ago had a gash cut in my arm about two inches long I am sure I will be in bed and stay tomorrow I but not through. and will try and meet you [Rrst?] if you will only make it a day or two later I [illegible] God willing be quite well Excuse this Bless you John 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, ink 1 p 19 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 300552 T1864.08-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to Isabel Sumner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In John Wilkes Booth's letter to Isabel Sumner, he writes: "Dearest Isabel I am so sorry I have just recd your note and not two hours ago had a gash cut in my arm about two inches long Bless you John". 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. Dearest Isabel I am so sorry I have just [recd?] your note And not two hours ago had a gash cut in my arm about two inches long I am sure I will be in bed and stay tomorrow I but not through. and will try and meet you [Rrst?] if you will only make it a day or two later I [illegible] God willing be quite well Excuse this Bless you John 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/c0e89892387254c5c8608062b6d0c2d8.pdf d163da778cc21d62be16af237087b81d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 26th Dearest Friend Isabel I rec'd your sweet flowers yesterday And your[letters?] how delighted I must have been knowing that you sometimes thoughts of me. God bless you. When your message came this morning I was still in bed waiting for the doctor to come. He came at last, but did not cut my arm. he has put it off till tomorrow. You can not imagine how sorry I was not being able to see you. I have not----been out of the house since I saw you. but will walk up north this to see if delivered. God bless you dearest friend I am yours John 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, ink 2 p 19 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 300551 T1864.08.26-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to Isabel Sumner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In his fifth or sixth letter to Isabel Sumner, John Wilkes Booth writes: "Aug 26th Dearest Friend Isabel I recd your sweet flowers yesterday And you know how delighted I must have been the doctor came at last; but did not cut my arm. He has put it off till tomorrow. God bless you dearest friend I am yours John." 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. Aug 26th Dearest Friend Isabel I rec'd your sweet flowers yesterday And your[letters?] how delighted I must have been knowing that you sometimes thoughts of me. God bless you. When your message came this morning I was still in bed waiting for the doctor to come. He came at last, but did not cut my arm. he has put it off till tomorrow. You can not imagine how sorry I was not being able to see you. I have not----been out of the house since I saw you. but will walk up north this to see if delivered. God bless you dearest friend I am yours John 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/d688eda9b2a9bb5c32df9c74fba5fd3b.pdf 04c440f9856aba30548c6ee442e8008b 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 16 x 24 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 300545 T1864.05.30-JWB Title A name given to the resource Assignment of company shares Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes; Boston Water Power Company; Simonds, Joseph H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-05-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth sells his 25 shares in the Boston Water Power Company to J.N. Fiske. The Boston Water Power Company stock certificate was granted to Booth on March 6, 1863 and signed by the president of the firm. Booth signs and dates his transfer of stock on the reverse side of the certificate. The transaction is witnessed by Joseph H. Simonds. Both Fiske and Simonds are associated with Booth as theatrical managers. 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/4315d81f33d04a3311f4209080d71902.pdf df80aaa639d966a649e344376521e851 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Miss Mary C. White Richmond. Va. December 10th 1859 [illegible marks] <hr /> FORGET ME NOT ALBUM. NEW YORK PUBLISHED BY LEAVITT & ALLEN <hr /> Miss White -- "May you be blessed with all that Heaven can send, Long life, long youth, long pleasure & a friend" Is the sincere wish of your friend W. H. Caskie Richmond Decr. 10th 1859 May <hr /> Miss White. May all good angels guard & bless thee. And from thy heart remove all care. Remember you should ne're distrest be. Youth & hope, can crush dispare. + Joy can be found, by all, who seek it. Only be right, the path, we move upon Heaven has marked it: Find & keep it Ne're forget the wish of -- John. Richmond Feb 18th 1860 He who will ever be your friend J. Wilkes Booth <hr /> Richmond. Va. Sunday Feb. 19th 1860. To Miss Mary White. Parting; my best wish attend you. In the Journey of thy youth. Pray to know and feel the Axiom That in God. is Love and Truth Geo. W. Wren <hr /> To Mary! "Thou art a golden sentence writ by thy Maker." "Fido" Richmond Virginia December 10th Mifs White -- "Thine eyes in Heaven would thro' the airy region stream So bright, That birds would sing and think it were not Night" December 2d 1859 'Punius <hr /> To Mifs Mary White -- In leaving friends, so dear to you, Parting oft will bring a tear. Think of the adage, ever true, "Though absent,-still to mem'ry dear." Yours Sincerely S. K. Chester Richmond, February 19th 1860. 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 7 p 21 x 17 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 300542 T1860.02.18-JWB Title A name given to the resource Poem by George W. Wren to Mary White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes; Chester, Samuel K.; Caskie, W.H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-02-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource John Wilkes Booth writes a poem for Miss Mary C. White of Richmond, Virginia. Booth's poem of two four-line stanzas is an acrostic spelling of "Mary & John". White's Forget-Me-Not Album is made of hand-painted and gilt-decorated boards, with small mother-of-pearl inlays. The album contains additional entries by other members of the Marshall Theatre Company of Richmond, including Samuel K. Chester, whom Booth later invited to join his plot against Lincoln, and W.H. Caskie, an officer of the Richmond Grays, a group to which Booth also belonged. 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. Miss Mary C. White Richmond. Va. December 10th 1859 [illegible marks] <hr /> FORGET ME NOT ALBUM. NEW YORK PUBLISHED BY LEAVITT & ALLEN <hr /> Miss White -- "May you be blessed with all that Heaven can send, Long life, long youth, long pleasure & a friend" Is the sincere wish of your friend W. H. Caskie Richmond Decr. 10th 1859 May <hr /> Miss White. May all good angels guard & bless thee. And from thy heart remove all care. Remember you should ne're distrest be. Youth & hope, can crush dispare. + Joy can be found, by all, who seek it. Only be right, the path, we move upon Heaven has marked it: Find & keep it Ne're forget the wish of -- John. Richmond Feb 18th 1860 He who will ever be your friend J. Wilkes Booth <hr /> Richmond. Va. Sunday Feb. 19th 1860. To Miss Mary White. Parting; my best wish attend you. In the Journey of thy youth. Pray to know and feel the Axiom That in God. is Love and Truth Geo. W. Wren <hr /> To Mary! "Thou art a golden sentence writ by thy Maker." "Fido" Richmond Virginia December 10th Mifs White -- "Thine eyes in Heaven would thro' the airy region stream So bright, That birds would sing and think it were not Night" December 2d 1859 'Punius <hr /> To Mifs Mary White -- In leaving friends, so dear to you, Parting oft will bring a tear. Think of the adage, ever true, "Though absent,-still to mem'ry dear." Yours Sincerely S. K. Chester Richmond, February 19th 1860. 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/29c0cdc30afd457d80f9d6079cd82aa4.pdf 314277f59f98525f9d7997c62594397e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. but in the letter he said "let us make the engagement for two weeks. Each of us keeping the two or four following weeks open that we may continue it, if [finding?] us [interesting?] I answered "all [rejected?]." but suppose we sing for four weeks sure. (as I played there that long---- J. Wilkes Booth Feb 9/64 [Aus.?] Feb 17th - Cofed P.S. My [preparative?] war. After April 25th for six weeks on old terms. four weeks run and for each us to keep the two following(the 5th and 6th week). often to continue on, if it [paint?] us [irresistible?] 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 11 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 300543 T1864.02.09-JWB Title A name given to the resource John Wilkes Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, John Wilkes; Field Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource This fragment of a larger sheet, probably the second of a three-page letter, is written by John Wilkes Booth to an unknown person thought by some to be Field, of the Boston Theatre. This portion is the unsigned page plus the P.S. on the reverse side docketed by the recipient: "J. Wilkes Booth Feb. 9 / 64 Ans. Feb. 17th copie[d]." Booth proposes a 2- or 4- or 6-week run of a play, to begin April 25th. 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. but in the letter he said "let us make the engagement for two weeks. Each of us keeping the two or four following weeks open that we may continue it, if [finding?] us [interesting?] I answered "all [rejected?]." but suppose we sing for four weeks sure. (as I played there that long---- J. Wilkes Booth Feb 9/64 [Aus.?] Feb 17th - Cofed P.S. My [preparative?] war. After April 25th for six weeks on old terms. four weeks run and for each us to keep the two following(the 5th and 6th week). often to continue on, if it [paint?] us [irresistible?] 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