16 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7fd479a40030192d2b95d0990f1865c6.pdf 2d19a6ad1f01d08ecae2ac13b71ada7a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 4 Queen Street - Bloomsbury le 30 de Mai 1815 Même le [1?] Juin Madame et Amie J'avais le Plaisir de recevoir votre Lettre du 15 courant et je suis charmé ainsi que ma Femme d'entendre que vous vous portez toutes si bien. Mon Engagement à Covent Garden a été signé le 4 de ce mois. En voici les Termes - - la première année à 40 fr. par Semaine - le 2 à 50 - le 3 - 60 - le 4 -70 et le 5 - à 80 - ainsi vous voyez que c'est changé au bien d'être à 60 fr. par Semaine et pour 3 années c'est pour 5 et en augmentant à 10 fr par sem. chaque An. après Septembre. Nous vous avons dit que ma Mimie était placée dans un Magasin pendant ma vacance mais j'ai été afsez heureux d'obtenir un Engagement au Théâtre Royale de Brighton en Juin et comme mes appointements seront bons Mimie y va avec moi. J'ai aufsi écrit <hr /> à Monsieur Williams à qui faites bien mes remerciements. Brighton est une Ville à peu près comme Bruxelles et aufsi gaie et l'air là est le plus pûr de toute l'Angleterre et comme une vie sédentaire ne sera pas très sain pour Migue à présent comme elle est afsez grofse, elle va s'amuser à Brighton. Dites moi un peu des nouvelles de la France et de ce Monstre Buonaparte qui a trop des Amis je crains dans cette ville. La viande ici est à 10 et 12 sols la Livre et tout est extrèmement cher. Vous avez par ce temps sans doute reçue ma Lettre avec une Copie écrite du Certificat de notre Mariage du 8 courant et qui était parti avant que nous avons reçus votre Lettre. Dites mon oncle (meus Avunculus) et mes Belles Soeurs que je les embrafse <hr /> ainsi que ma femme. Comme elle n'avait pas le temps aujourd'hui de vous écrire ses longues histoires et le Monsieur qui mettera cette Lettre dans la Poste part, il faut attendre quelques jours pour votre Réponse qui j'espère est sur le chemin. Dites Mr Williams que j'ai acheté deux de ses Portraits, un petit et l'autre grand. Faites nos complimens à tous nos amis et amies qui demandent après nous et je suis en attendant Votre affectioné fils J Booth Ecrivez notre Adrefse à Queen Street Bloomsbury et en Anglais Mi Avuncule, mea Uxor dabit mundo filium in quatuor [vel?] quinque Mensibus. Illa te loquitur semper et dicit que Mater ejus fuerit aviam <hr /> A Madame [illegible] Delannois No. 1159 Sect. 5 Rue des Fripiers à Bruxelles. <hr /> TRANSLATION 4 Queen Street - Bloomsbury the 30th of May 1815 Also the [1st?] of June Madam and Friend I had the Pleasure of receiving your Letter of the 15th and I am charmed as is my Wife to hear that you are all doing so well. My Engagement at Covent Gardent was signed on the 4th of this month. Here are the Terms: the first year at 40 francs per Week - the 2nd at 50 - the 3rd - 60 - the 4th 70 and the 5th at 80 - so you see that it is changed for the better to be at 60 francs per Week and for 3 years it is for 5 and growing at 10 fr. per Week each Year after September. We have told you that my Mimie was placed in a [Shop? - perhaps different meaning at the time - shelter?] during my vacation but I have been lucky enough to obtain an Engagement at the Royal Theater of Brighton in June and as my appointments [terms of appointment] will be good Mimie is going there with me. I have also written <hr /> to Mister Williams, to whom please give my thanks. Brighton is a city nearly like Brussels and as gay and the air there is the purest in all of England and as a sedentary life will not be very healthy for Migue at present as she is rather pregnant, she is going to amuse herself at Brighton. Tell me some of the news from France and of this Monster Bonaparte who has too many Friends I fear in this city. Meat here is 10 or 12 sous a pound and everything is extremely expensive. You have by this time doubtless received my Letter with a written Copy of the Certificate of our Marriage of the 8th and which was sent before we received your Letter. Tell my uncle (my Uncle [Latin]) and my sisters-in-law that I embrace them <hr /> as does my wife. As she did not have the time today to write you her long stories and the Gentleman who will put this letter in the Mail is leaving, it is necessary to wait a few days for your Answer which I hope is on its way. Tell Mr Williams that I have bought two of his Portraits, one small and the other large. Give our compliments to all of our friends who ask after us and I am in the meanwhile Your affectionate son J Booth Write our Address at Queen Street Bloomsbury and in English [Latin] Dear Uncle, my Wife will give the world a child in four or five months. She speaks of you always and says that her mother will be a grandmother. <hr /> A Madame [illegible] Delannois No 1159 Sect. 5 Rue des Fripiers at Brussels 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 26 x 21 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 300555 T1815.05.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to Madame Delannoy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1815-05-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource While in Brussels, Junius Brutus Booth writes to Madame Delannoy about his success in London, his wife's pregnancy, and Bonaparte's military activity. Booth writes his letter in French. Subject The topic of the resource French; Madame Delannoy; Bonaparte, Napoleon Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 4 Queen Street - Bloomsbury le 30 de Mai 1815 Même le [1?] Juin Madame et Amie J'avais le Plaisir de recevoir votre Lettre du 15 courant et je suis charmé ainsi que ma Femme d'entendre que vous vous portez toutes si bien. Mon Engagement à Covent Garden a été signé le 4 de ce mois. En voici les Termes - - la première année à 40 fr. par Semaine - le 2 à 50 - le 3 - 60 - le 4 -70 et le 5 - à 80 - ainsi vous voyez que c'est changé au bien d'être à 60 fr. par Semaine et pour 3 années c'est pour 5 et en augmentant à 10 fr par sem. chaque An. après Septembre. Nous vous avons dit que ma Mimie était placée dans un Magasin pendant ma vacance mais j'ai été afsez heureux d'obtenir un Engagement au Théâtre Royale de Brighton en Juin et comme mes appointements seront bons Mimie y va avec moi. J'ai aufsi écrit <hr /> à Monsieur Williams à qui faites bien mes remerciements. Brighton est une Ville à peu près comme Bruxelles et aufsi gaie et l'air là est le plus pûr de toute l'Angleterre et comme une vie sédentaire ne sera pas très sain pour Migue à présent comme elle est afsez grofse, elle va s'amuser à Brighton. Dites moi un peu des nouvelles de la France et de ce Monstre Buonaparte qui a trop des Amis je crains dans cette ville. La viande ici est à 10 et 12 sols la Livre et tout est extrèmement cher. Vous avez par ce temps sans doute reçue ma Lettre avec une Copie écrite du Certificat de notre Mariage du 8 courant et qui était parti avant que nous avons reçus votre Lettre. Dites mon oncle (meus Avunculus) et mes Belles Soeurs que je les embrafse <hr /> ainsi que ma femme. Comme elle n'avait pas le temps aujourd'hui de vous écrire ses longues histoires et le Monsieur qui mettera cette Lettre dans la Poste part, il faut attendre quelques jours pour votre Réponse qui j'espère est sur le chemin. Dites Mr Williams que j'ai acheté deux de ses Portraits, un petit et l'autre grand. Faites nos complimens à tous nos amis et amies qui demandent après nous et je suis en attendant Votre affectioné fils J Booth Ecrivez notre Adrefse à Queen Street Bloomsbury et en Anglais Mi Avuncule, mea Uxor dabit mundo filium in quatuor [vel?] quinque Mensibus. Illa te loquitur semper et dicit que Mater ejus fuerit aviam <hr /> A Madame [illegible] Delannois No. 1159 Sect. 5 Rue des Fripiers à Bruxelles. <hr /> TRANSLATION 4 Queen Street - Bloomsbury the 30th of May 1815 Also the [1st?] of June Madam and Friend I had the Pleasure of receiving your Letter of the 15th and I am charmed as is my Wife to hear that you are all doing so well. My Engagement at Covent Gardent was signed on the 4th of this month. Here are the Terms: the first year at 40 francs per Week - the 2nd at 50 - the 3rd - 60 - the 4th 70 and the 5th at 80 - so you see that it is changed for the better to be at 60 francs per Week and for 3 years it is for 5 and growing at 10 fr. per Week each Year after September. We have told you that my Mimie was placed in a [Shop? - perhaps different meaning at the time - shelter?] during my vacation but I have been lucky enough to obtain an Engagement at the Royal Theater of Brighton in June and as my appointments [terms of appointment] will be good Mimie is going there with me. I have also written <hr /> to Mister Williams, to whom please give my thanks. Brighton is a city nearly like Brussels and as gay and the air there is the purest in all of England and as a sedentary life will not be very healthy for Migue at present as she is rather pregnant, she is going to amuse herself at Brighton. Tell me some of the news from France and of this Monster Bonaparte who has too many Friends I fear in this city. Meat here is 10 or 12 sous a pound and everything is extremely expensive. You have by this time doubtless received my Letter with a written Copy of the Certificate of our Marriage of the 8th and which was sent before we received your Letter. Tell my uncle (my Uncle [Latin]) and my sisters-in-law that I embrace them <hr /> as does my wife. As she did not have the time today to write you her long stories and the Gentleman who will put this letter in the Mail is leaving, it is necessary to wait a few days for your Answer which I hope is on its way. Tell Mr Williams that I have bought two of his Portraits, one small and the other large. Give our compliments to all of our friends who ask after us and I am in the meanwhile Your affectionate son J Booth Write our Address at Queen Street Bloomsbury and in English [Latin] Dear Uncle, my Wife will give the world a child in four or five months. She speaks of you always and says that her mother will be a grandmother. <hr /> A Madame [illegible] Delannois No 1159 Sect. 5 Rue des Fripiers at Brussels Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/061ed4318475dddec6389cccc4631a37.pdf 5ad777ae84b50e4c04c402140718ceab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sir I am sorry again to be under <pre>the necessity of reminding you of </pre> the yet standing acct of 1815. amounting to 13.3.3. You will oblige me by sending the whole or such part of it, as may be convent and at a future time - the following portions - I have the greatest occasion for cash at this time <hr /> and by dividing the sum, into portions you will probably not feel its absence, and you must admit that I have some claim to your attention. yours [truly?] J Booth [Coke?] Street [Parkland?] [Ave?] July 14. 1819 <hr /> July 14 John Howard Payne Esq No 4 Southampton Street Covent Garden 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 20 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300150 T1819.07.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to John Howard Payne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819-07-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth politely reminds John Howard Payne of money owed him, as Booth has "the greatest occasion for cash at this time." Subject The topic of the resource Payne, John Howard 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 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sir I am sorry again to be under <pre>the necessity of reminding you of </pre> the yet standing acct of 1815. amounting to 13.3.3. You will oblige me by sending the whole or such part of it, as may be convent and at a future time - the following portions - I have the greatest occasion for cash at this time <hr /> and by dividing the sum, into portions you will probably not feel its absence, and you must admit that I have some claim to your attention. yours [truly?] J Booth [Coke?] Street [Parkland?] [Ave?]   July 14. 1819 <hr /> July 14 John Howard Payne Esq No 4 Southampton Street Covent Garden Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c1dd7e4dddbd35a0389d33101d9c885.pdf 219060c39d01dc5f52c73516d824b3ea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dear Sir. I alude to your proposition for seven Nights Engagement at the Coburg to commence Monday the 24th. & conclude on the 31st. of this Month. and to receive Forty Pounds Your truly J B Booth. Jan 7. 1820 <hr /> Mr. Booth AEEEE 7 Jany. 20 L. Glofsop Esq [illegible mark] Dear Sir If you will 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 19 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 300151 T1820.01.07-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to L. Glossop Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1820-01-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth writes to theatre manager L. Glossop to arrange for an engagement of seven nights at the Royal Coburg Theatre in London. Subject The topic of the resource Glossop, L. 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. Dear Sir. I alude to your proposition for seven Nights Engagement at the Coburg to commence Monday the 24th. & conclude on the 31st. of this Month. and to receive Forty Pounds Your truly J B Booth. Jan 7. 1820 <hr /> Mr. Booth AEEEE 7 Jany. 20 L. Glofsop Esq [illegible mark] Dear Sir If you will 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/1c4987097cfcb7615e031efdb7002405.pdf a1c643dc84105c00470528df2ff45259 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. East London Nov. 24-25 D Sir Should it be in my power to avail myself of Mr. Macready's offer or Mr. Crisp's. I will write word to them. at present it is not possible for me to decide as I am in daily expectation of answers from other Managers with whom a correspondence has been already carried on, and whom it would not be right for me to disappoint. Remember me to both the Gentn & believe me D Sir Yours obedtly J B Booth <hr /> Mr. J Booth Nov 25th 1825 [illegible] Esqr Hays Tavern Little Russell Street Covent Garden 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 19 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 300157 T1825.11.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1825-11-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth writes a hurried letter to an unidentified correspondent regarding an offer proffered by Mr. McReady. Subject The topic of the resource Mr. McReady 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. East London Nov. 24-25 D Sir Should it be in my power to avail myself of Mr. Macready's offer or Mr. Crisp's. I will write word to them. at present it is not possible for me to decide as I am in daily expectation of answers from other Managers with whom a correspondence has been already carried on, and whom it would not be right for me to disappoint. Remember me to both the Gentn & believe me D Sir Yours obedtly J B Booth <hr /> Mr. J Booth Nov 25th 1825 [illegible] Esqr Hays Tavern Little Russell Street Covent Garden 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/5de8b7d8f592194b92c620e327003320.pdf ff441968329feb9020f5eb954ee1fb88 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philada May 3 1832 Dear Sir Oblige me by devoting as much attention to my little Girl as you can, and get her out of Danger. Her mother was afraid of the Tongue's mortifying, but God forbid such an event should occur! This is I believe her season of second Teeth and the Tongue may be lacerated by an old fang if such be the fact let it be extracted and if Leeches are wanted Mr Pitherbridge I believe has some. Write to us when you consider her out of danger for I am very anxious Yours very truely J B Booth <hr /> Junius B. Booth Tragedian Dr. Aitken North Gay Street near High St Old Town Balto 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 31 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 300169 T1832.05.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to Doctor Aitkin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1832-05-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth writes Doctor Aitkin urging the doctor to treat "my little girl and get her out of danger." 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. Philada May 3 1832 Dear Sir Oblige me by devoting as much attention to my little Girl as you can, and get her out of Danger. Her mother was afraid of the Tongue's mortifying, but God forbid such an event should occur! This is I believe her season of second Teeth and the Tongue may be lacerated by an old fang if such be the fact let it be extracted and if Leeches are wanted Mr Pitherbridge I believe has some. Write to us when you consider her out of danger for I am very anxious Yours very truely J B Booth <hr /> Junius B. Booth Tragedian Dr. Aitken North Gay Street near High St Old Town Balto 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/eb4abbddda9a1da1c07c068e3baea32d.pdf 9a8d2578c9964681f9c4efc239d707cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Theatre My dear Miss Martin I threw your Bible away yesterday, and beg you to accept the accompanying one to this note in lieu of it. The Emblem of Man's first Guilt lying on the Altar is deserving your particular contemplation. With assurance of my true love and affection believe me My dear Miss Martin Your obedient Servant Junius B Booth Jan 9th 1834 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 19 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 300174 T1834.01.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to Miss Martin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-01-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth writes Miss Martin telling her that he has thrown away her Bible and begging her to accept another one. 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. Theatre My dear Miss Martin I threw your Bible away yesterday, and beg you to accept the accompanying one to this note in lieu of it. The Emblem of Man's first Guilt lying on the Altar is deserving your particular contemplation. With assurance of my true love and affection believe me My dear Miss Martin Your obedient Servant Junius B Booth Jan 9th 1834 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/5f1ae0c0363855266f8f85c12db2fff7.pdf c36851c0391cf3b67d91c2ab62e5330e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Feb. 22. 1835 My dr Isherwood I have no objection to your offer upon one condition: that you interest yourself with the President by your friends so as to get the innocent men condemned as Pirates (now in Boston) pardoned. Their Execution is to take place on the eleventh day of March & I am sure they are innocent. Work like a good fellow and get them pardon'd & we will not quarrel about the terms of an Engagement. Yours very truely J B Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 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 300184 T1835.02.22-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to Mr. Isherwood Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-02-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth accepts an offer on the condition that Isherwood will intervene with President Andrew Jackson regarding "the innocent men condemned as pirates" in Boston. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Feb. 22. 1835 My dr Isherwood I have no objection to your offer upon one condition: that you interest yourself with the President by your friends so as to get the innocent men condemned as Pirates (now in Boston) pardoned. Their Execution is to take place on the eleventh day of March & I am sure they are innocent. Work like a good fellow and get them pardon'd & we will not quarrel about the terms of an Engagement. Yours very truely J B 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/1a1b8598609db48efa0e34444e6a143e.pdf 097fa11c047ab6a4d366eafe1b35c64d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Ansd. yes Directed to Cincinnati) Theatre New Orleans March 24, 1839 Dr Sir On my way home I shall most probably come to Pittsburgh and if you choose to give an Engagement on the old Terms thirds & half the Benefit I shall be happy to engage with you. Afterwards a few nights in Baltimore Your reply to Cincinnati will oblige. Yours truly J B Booth T.O. <hr /> If Junius should be with you then I shall expect you to let him have his clear half Benefit, on which occasion I will perform. <hr /> 100 J. B. Booth New Orleans March 24/39 Fowd. 18th [illegible] F. C. Wemyss Esqr Theatre if not there please to forward on to Philadelpa. Philadelphia 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 18 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 300206 T1839.03.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to F.C. Wemyss Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1839-03-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource While in New Orleans, Junius Brutus Booth writes to E.F. Wemyss describing his travel palns and willingness to accept an engagement. 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. (Ansd. yes Directed to Cincinnati) Theatre New Orleans March 24, 1839 Dr Sir On my way home I shall most probably come to Pittsburgh and if you choose to give an Engagement on the old Terms thirds & half the Benefit I shall be happy to engage with you. Afterwards a few nights in Baltimore Your reply to Cincinnati will oblige. Yours truly J B Booth T.O. <hr /> If Junius should be with you then I shall expect you to let him have his clear half Benefit, on which occasion I will perform. <hr /> 100 J. B. Booth New Orleans March 24/39 Fowd. 18th [illegible] F. C. Wemyss Esqr Theatre if not there please to forward on to Philadelpa. Philadelphia 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/2171bf125c24ab1f2de0ce13a6631615.pdf 96aed478818f5a40f7e004cfd1c181e3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Oct 21st 1851 My Dr Sir I wish the Locust Tree at the South Western Corner of my new Cottage to remain and not to be cut down, or grubb'd up, as it is the only shade for the S.W. Gable for nearly 3 hours of the day - If the branches are in way of Laboureers & Masons, they may be trimm'd up. Mr Gifford will probably be along with you by Thursday, or Monday at latest - Edwin arrived in <hr /> Philadelphia this morning at 4, and his mentioning that the Cellar was dug 5 feet, and your opinion as to the Tree interfering with our work, has caused me to write this in order that this Tree may not not be cut down. All Money for Bricks which Mr [name] may want, he can have by speaking to Mr Gifford, I wish to pay by his delivery of 1000 which by his contract, I think was for five fifty, hard, $6.50 if he delivered them, which I would prefer his doing. All <hr /> Stone which can be quarried previous, or before removing the Chimneys I wish to be, if firm, for my Foundation. If you need any Supply of Money for expediting the work Mrs Booth will furnish you with. My respects to Brother & Mother & family. Yours respectfully JB Booth <hr /> Mr John Rogers near Bel-air Harford County Maryland 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 25 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 300234 T1851.10.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth to John Rogers Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-10-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth writes to John Rogers regarding repairs on his home and noting that Edwin Booth arrived there this morning. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia Oct 21st 1851 My Dr Sir I wish the Locust Tree at the South Western Corner of my new Cottage to remain and not to be cut down, or grubb'd up, as it is the only shade for the S.W. Gable for nearly 3 hours of the day - If the branches are in way of Laboureers & Masons, they may be trimm'd up. Mr Gifford will probably be along with you by Thursday, or Monday at latest - Edwin arrived in <hr /> Philadelphia this morning at 4, and his mentioning that the Cellar was dug 5 feet, and your opinion as to the Tree interfering with our work, has caused me to write this in order that this Tree may not not be cut down. All Money for Bricks which Mr [name] may want, he can have by speaking to Mr Gifford, I wish to pay by his delivery of 1000 which by his contract, I think was for five fifty, hard, $6.50 if he delivered them, which I would prefer his doing. All <hr /> Stone which can be quarried previous, or before removing the Chimneys I wish to be, if firm, for my Foundation. If you need any Supply of Money for expediting the work Mrs Booth will furnish you with. My respects to Brother & Mother & family. Yours respectfully JB Booth <hr /> Mr John Rogers near Bel-air Harford County Maryland Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/93457278bca0103a0cb73593eb323f6c.pdf 372a4698244e4473bb08b36a3da53bcd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1873 (Upper left-hand corner page 1 notation) Nov 26 My dear Schonberg I called at your house on recept of yours of the 20th to talk with you about the "Gascons" but you were not in - I wish to see you on the matter if you will appoint a meeting Yrs Truly J B Booth Junius Brutus Booth. formerly of Bostin <hr /> J. B. Jr 100- (Upper left-hand corner page 2 notation) 1873 J. B. Booth Nov. 26 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 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300392 T1873.11.26-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. to Mr. Schonberg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus, Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-11-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., calls upon Schonberg only to find him not at home. In a short note, Booth mentions that he wants to see him to discuss the "Gascons." 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. 1873 (Upper left-hand corner page 1 notation) Nov 26 My dear Schonberg I called at your house on recept of yours of the 20th to talk with you about the "Gascons" but you were not in - I wish to see you on the matter if you will appoint a meeting Yrs Truly J B Booth Junius Brutus Booth. formerly of Bostin <hr /> J. B. Jr 100- (Upper left-hand corner page 2 notation) 1873 J. B. Booth Nov. 26 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/ee853b78df66f1a82b24cdc237397875.pdf e9e40a85e0fe92202e9b758d982d0cac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Sep 5th 1837 Recd from the American Theatre Bowery thought the hands of George G Stevenfon the sum of one hundred Dollars in full for service to date. $10000/00 W Hields New York Feb. 5 1837 Recd from the American Theatre Bowery through the hands of George G Stevenson the Sum of forty-three Dollars on acct. of Salaries of [Mept?] Mathews I Ferris. Thos I. [Hamhlin?] $L1300/00 enter/return enter/return New York Sept. 5th 1837 Rec from the American Theatre Bowery through the hands of George G Stevenson the Sum of Five hundred + fifty Dolls being half of the accept on Monday Evenig after deducting 200$ for expenses. Thos I Hamblinj $500 Rct. E. Hillard <hr /> New Yorke 21 Aug 1837 Recd from Am Theatre [illegible] Stevenson Fufhy dollars on acc $.50 E [illegible] S [Bankes?] New Yorke 31 Au[illegible] 1837 Mic from the Am Theatre by M Geo G Stevenson Fifty five 21/100 dollars on full for bill of [illegible] $55.26 E [illegible] S [Baker?] enter/return enter/return New York September 2nd 1837. Recd from American Theatre Bowery through the handf of G. G Stevenson [illegible] Seven Hundred dollars in full for services from Augt. 28th./[irz?] [illegible] nights f to Sept. 1st 1837. $700 J B Booth New York Sept 4 1837 Rcd from Bowery theatr thirty-dollars one weeks salary $30 M.[Dinnfrns?] 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 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300199 T1837.09.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Receipt by the American Theatre Bowery to Junius Brutus Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus; Hamblin, Thomas; American Theatre Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837-09-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth receives payment from the American Theatre Company for 6 nights of services. The receipt is signed by Booth and actor Thomas Hamblin. 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. New York Sep 5th 1837 Recd from the American Theatre Bowery thought the hands of George G Stevenfon the sum of one hundred Dollars in full for service to date. $10000/00 W Hields New York Feb. 5 1837 Recd from the American Theatre Bowery through the hands of George G Stevenson the Sum of forty-three Dollars on acct. of Salaries of [Mept?] Mathews I Ferris. Thos I. [Hamhlin?] $L1300/00 enter/return enter/return New York Sept. 5th 1837 Rec from the American Theatre Bowery through the hands of George G Stevenson the Sum of Five hundred + fifty Dolls being half of the accept on Monday Evenig after deducting 200$ for expenses. Thos I Hamblinj $500 Rct. E. Hillard <hr /> New Yorke 21 Aug 1837 Recd from Am Theatre [illegible] Stevenson Fufhy dollars on acc $.50 E [illegible] S [Bankes?] New Yorke 31 Au[illegible] 1837 Mic from the Am Theatre by M Geo G Stevenson Fifty five 21/100 dollars on full for bill of [illegible] $55.26 E [illegible] S [Baker?] enter/return enter/return New York September 2nd 1837. Recd from American Theatre Bowery through the handf of G. G Stevenson [illegible] Seven Hundred dollars in full for services from Augt. 28th./[irz?] [illegible] nights f to Sept. 1st 1837. $700 J B Booth New York Sept 4 1837 Rcd from Bowery theatr thirty-dollars one weeks salary $30 M.[Dinnfrns?] 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/af7b80f660381d276a73d5b70457d5be.pdf 26aff901a6eab93324145c87c8013794 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 7 High Str Octr 2nd 1858 My dear June I hope this will find you in good health. I think its 3 mails that I have missed writing to you. & I am afraid Edwin has done the same. When the [last?] mail left he was just leaving Washington - & when he came to Baltimore it was too late & I was almost too late this time, for I only came from the Country to day, and am dreadful tired - Rosalie & I went up on tuesday - to move all our things out - for I have Rented the House & Farm for seven years - at [125?] dollars a year its little enough - but I think it <hr /> better than having the House shut up - and the Men who have taken it promise to improve the place. & they pay the Taxes also, it is a perfect Wilderness Now, the Negroes have been there a year - & have paid me nothing yet. Edwin is playing now in Richmond I found a letter awaiting my return - & he says his first night - last Monday - was very good - and he thinks he will do a fine business - John is in Richmond too & Edwin thinks he will get along first rate - he plays some very good parts - he played Richmond in Baltimore <hr /> to Edwins Richard - & he acted very well - & looked well & his Voice is so like Edwins you could scarcly tell them apart - [Dave Anderson?] stayed 3 week with Edwin part of the time they went up to the Farm - then he Returned to New York - I did hear he was going back to California - I believe he is sorry he left there - When he first came he talked of going to England - but I think he has given up that Notion. I hope dear little Mary is got quite well, give our loves to her & lots of Kisses I should like to <hr /> see her very much - but I suppose you never intend to come here again - God bless you my dear Boy. I wish you were nearer to me so I could see you sometimes - Joseph has a Situation as assistant Treasurer in Baltimore, at the [Dobleday?] St he receives 4 dollars a week, it just about keeps him in [cigars?], John [got 11?] - I hope you will write by return, for I am always anxious to hear from you. You must Excuse the Shortness of this, as I am [hardly?] got over my journey, God in Heaven Bless & guard you my dear Boy, is the Constant prayer of Yr [in margin:] Mother M A 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 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 300258 T1858.10.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-10-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes to Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., discussing the news of Edwin and John Wilkes, who are appearing in Richmond and of her son, Joseph, who works in a local theater. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 7 High Str Octr 2nd 1858 My dear June I hope this will find you in good health. I think its 3 mails that I have missed writing to you. & I am afraid Edwin has done the same. When the [last?] mail left he was just leaving Washington - & when he came to Baltimore it was too late & I was almost too late this time, for I only came from the Country to day, and am dreadful tired - Rosalie & I went up on tuesday - to move all our things out - for I have Rented the House & Farm for seven years - at [125?] dollars a year its little enough - but I think it <hr /> better than having the House shut up - and the Men who have taken it promise to improve the place. & they pay the Taxes also, it is a perfect Wilderness Now, the Negroes have been there a year - & have paid me nothing yet. Edwin is playing now in Richmond I found a letter awaiting my return - & he says his first night - last Monday - was very good - and he thinks he will do a fine business - John is in Richmond too & Edwin thinks he will get along first rate - he plays some very good parts - he played Richmond in Baltimore <hr /> to Edwins Richard - & he acted very well - & looked well & his Voice is so like Edwins you could scarcly tell them apart - [Dave Anderson?] stayed 3 week with Edwin part of the time they went up to the Farm - then he Returned to New York - I did hear he was going back to California - I believe he is sorry he left there - When he first came he talked of going to England - but I think he has given up that Notion. I hope dear little Mary is got quite well, give our loves to her & lots of Kisses I should like to <hr /> see her very much - but I suppose you never intend to come here again - God bless you my dear Boy. I wish you were nearer to me so I could see you sometimes - Joseph has a Situation as assistant Treasurer in Baltimore, at the [Dobleday?] St he receives 4 dollars a week, it just about keeps him in [cigars?], John [got 11?] - I hope you will write by return, for I am always anxious to hear from you. You must Excuse the Shortness of this, as I am [hardly?] got over my journey, God in Heaven Bless & guard you my dear Boy, is the Constant prayer of Yr [in margin:] Mother M A 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/265433abe105973eafd3dd4efd6e5040.pdf e6f88202d1236f0748f1b222c0c0863c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1021 Race St Phila Febry 17th 1863 My dear Edwin Yours of the [16?]th I have just received. I had been expecting a letter from you for two weeks---and wondered at your silence I bought sevral papers and saw you were doing good business,so felt satisfied you were well. I was very glad to hear from you and hope every thing will go on smoothly now. I expect John home some day this week, he tells me he has done well <hr /> the last week in Bostons was very good. Clarke took us last night to the New Theatre, saw Forrest play the Broker of Bogota, the House is very neat & plain---and was crowded. I think you would like to act in it, if you saw it. Clarke has just finished in Baltimore & goes to Washington next week. his House was entirely destroyed---& very little Insurance [on it?]. I am glad Mary is better. Rosalie answered her letter to Dorchester post office. she would have been much <hr /> pleased to have accepted her invitation---if I could have spared her---but could not just now. write again soon, you see you have spoiled me by constant writing, so when I dont hear from you for a long time, I get low spirited. I hope you will get through all your difficulty with the Managers---and be careful in making your next Engagements. its going to be bad weather again its snowing very fast. give my love to Mary & baby when you write God bless you ever your affectionate Mother M A Booth <hr /> [written vertically on back of page] I finished my last to the Winter Garden. I see by the Envelope you are at the Lafarge House - , 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 18 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300323 T1863.02.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwin Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth shares news with Edwin Booth commenting that she expects John home someday this week. The last week in Boston was very good. 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. 1021 Race St Phila Febry 17th 1863 My dear Edwin Yours of the [16?]th I have just received. I had been expecting a letter from you for two weeks---and wondered at your silence I bought sevral papers and saw you were doing good business,so felt satisfied you were well. I was very glad to hear from you and hope every thing will go on smoothly now. I expect John home some day this week, he tells me he has done well <hr /> the last week in Bostons was very good. Clarke took us last night to the New Theatre, saw Forrest play the Broker of Bogota, the House is very neat & plain---and was crowded. I think you would like to act in it, if you saw it. Clarke has just finished in Baltimore & goes to Washington next week. his House was entirely destroyed---& very little Insurance [on it?]. I am glad Mary is better. Rosalie answered her letter to Dorchester post office. she would have been much <hr /> pleased to have accepted her invitation---if I could have spared her---but could not just now. write again soon, you see you have spoiled me by constant writing, so when I dont hear from you for a long time, I get low spirited. I hope you will get through all your difficulty with the Managers---and be careful in making your next Engagements. its going to be bad weather again its snowing very fast. give my love to Mary & baby when you write God bless you ever your affectionate Mother M A Booth <hr /> [written vertically on back of page] I finished my last to the Winter Garden. I see by the Envelope you are at the Lafarge House - , 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/89f0cd88f50ca83187fb5ba3c9281460.pdf f82d76ba7439f55267bcf8400ad435b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 643 6th Avenue My dear Mary please accept the few enclosed trifles - for a New years gift, from Yours Afectionately M A Booth Jnry 19th 1870 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 13 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 300387 T1870.01.19-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Mary McVicker Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-01-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes a brief note to Mary McVicker Booth (Edwin's 2nd wife) upon forwarding a gift to her. 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. 643 6th Avenue My dear Mary please accept the few enclosed trifles - for a New years gift, from Yours Afectionately M A Booth Jnry 19th 1870 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/f046b94cc3a4a4906554f7d1e90f532b.pdf 181c27fee00789d363790863b2bc3315 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Long Branche Novr. 9 1875 My darling Edwina I have been a long time before writing to you, I received your letter last week. your letters are always welcome to me. but when you are engaged with your studies, I know you have not the time to write many letters. I wonder if Marie is in Philadelphia yet? she told me to write to her there, in the last letter I received from her, its cold here at the Branch but not Unpleasant. The weather is clear & Sun Shine <hr /> so that I walk out on the Piazza every day. Uncle Joseph finds plenty to do here we have a large Garden to look after & he has been very busy making a Fence, to keep out Stray cattle, & he has to walk to the village Post Office 2 or 3 times a week. I expect we shall stay here all the winter, unless it becomes very cold, all the cottages are Shut up and boarded---it looks quite deserted---and on a dark night it looks very miserable. I have not heard from Aunt Asia for a long time. Aunt Rose & Uncle Joe send lots of love with mine. Bless You darling. ever Your Loving Grandma M A Booth <hr /> [written vertically on following page] Uncle Joseph has a dog named Flora, & he goes out gunning he goes fishing too, sometimes give my love to Sister Agnes Mary---you will soon have your Papa in Philadelphia I think, next Monday is your Papas birthday I always keep it on the 15 of Novr---that was the date of his birth---but someone has changed it to the 13th. 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 300396 T1875.11.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-11-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth sends a chatty letter to Edwin Booth's daughter, Edwina, mentioning Aunt Asia and Joseph Booth. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Long Branche Novr. 9 1875 My darling Edwina I have been a long time before writing to you, I received your letter last week. your letters are always welcome to me. but when you are engaged with your studies, I know you have not the time to write many letters. I wonder if Marie is in Philadelphia yet? she told me to write to her there, in the last letter I received from her, its cold here at the Branch but not Unpleasant. The weather is clear & Sun Shine <hr /> so that I walk out on the Piazza every day. Uncle Joseph finds plenty to do here we have a large Garden to look after & he has been very busy making a Fence, to keep out Stray cattle, & he has to walk to the village Post Office 2 or 3 times a week. I expect we shall stay here all the winter, unless it becomes very cold, all the cottages are Shut up and boarded---it looks quite deserted---and on a dark night it looks very miserable. I have not heard from Aunt Asia for a long time. Aunt Rose & Uncle Joe send lots of love with mine. Bless You darling. ever Your Loving Grandma M A Booth <hr /> [written vertically on following page] Uncle Joseph has a dog named Flora, & he goes out gunning he goes fishing too, sometimes give my love to Sister Agnes Mary---you will soon have your Papa in Philadelphia I think, next Monday is your Papas birthday I always keep it on the 15 of Novr---that was the date of his birth---but someone has changed it to the 13th. 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/017e266f8f8d7a30e78410528107b05c.pdf 0696459eff74bba06a652b43386fbbf2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 339 W 28th St New York Decr. 25th - 1880, My darling Edwina I have just read over your last to me. it was the 19th of Novr. it does seem so long ago---but I know there is another on the way. I have had 2 letters from your Papa since then his last was the 6th of Decr. I am so delighted to hear from you. The good news of his success. Keeps up my Spirits & I try to pass the time as Cheerful as I can. <hr /> but it is dull enough. Joe will fret because he can get nothing to employ him. he reads a good deal---visits the Theatre, of nights & dont go out much in the day. Rosalie Still Coughs yet she takes a doctors prescription. I dont think it does her any good. What worries me most is her losing flesh. she looks pale & thin---but dont complain. She takes plenty of excersise. I hope she may mend in the Spring, but the Bronchitis when it gets chronic is not to be cured. in the House we have our Flat---the Front room, the Parlour is on the Street. the Bedrooms 3 in number run back to the <hr /> dining Room, & the Kitchen in the basement. back of the House. the front basement is Occuopied by the Janitor & his wife---who last week lost a young Child---that had laid ill for 3 weeks. The Lodgers in the Rooms above ours, I have never seen. they pass in and out with a Key. so we might as well have the House to ourselves ---as regards Company. They are Called French Flats---and they are very cold---but it is so everywhere---unless where the Houses are heated by Furnace or Steam. <hr /> Marie paid us a flying visit last Sunday. I never Can prevail on her to Stay but a few minutes. she came in a Carriage, & could not keep the driver waiting. its more than a Month since she has played. She went to Philadelphia & stayed a few days, two weeks ago. she told Joe something about her money---but it was not satisfactory I think & I could not understand it, Uncle Junius has not returned yet. Aggy is sick & not Acting, its being Snowing for 2 days & is laying very deep in the roads. there is Skating in the Park---so some young people are delighted. Bless you darling with much love---& wishes for a happy New Year to you all. ever your loving Grandma M A 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 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 300418 T1880.12.25-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880-12-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes a long newsy letter to Edwina Booth mentioning Edwin and Joseph Booth, and describing her apartment building and its tenants. 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. 339 W 28th St New York Decr. 25th - 1880, My darling Edwina I have just read over your last to me. it was the 19th of Novr. it does seem so long ago---but I know there is another on the way. I have had 2 letters from your Papa since then his last was the 6th of Decr. I am so delighted to hear from you. The good news of his success. Keeps up my Spirits & I try to pass the time as Cheerful as I can. <hr /> but it is dull enough. Joe will fret because he can get nothing to employ him. he reads a good deal---visits the Theatre, of nights & dont go out much in the day. Rosalie Still Coughs yet she takes a doctors prescription. I dont think it does her any good. What worries me most is her losing flesh. she looks pale & thin---but dont complain. She takes plenty of excersise. I hope she may mend in the Spring, but the Bronchitis when it gets chronic is not to be cured. in the House we have our Flat---the Front room, the Parlour is on the Street. the Bedrooms 3 in number run back to the <hr /> dining Room, & the Kitchen in the basement. back of the House. the front basement is Occuopied by the Janitor & his wife---who last week lost a young Child---that had laid ill for 3 weeks. The Lodgers in the Rooms above ours, I have never seen. they pass in and out with a Key. so we might as well have the House to ourselves ---as regards Company. They are Called French Flats---and they are very cold---but it is so everywhere---unless where the Houses are heated by Furnace or Steam. <hr /> Marie paid us a flying visit last Sunday. I never Can prevail on her to Stay but a few minutes. she came in a Carriage, & could not keep the driver waiting. its more than a Month since she has played. She went to Philadelphia & stayed a few days, two weeks ago. she told Joe something about her money---but it was not satisfactory I think & I could not understand it, Uncle Junius has not returned yet. Aggy is sick & not Acting, its being Snowing for 2 days & is laying very deep in the roads. there is Skating in the Park---so some young people are delighted. Bless you darling with much love---& wishes for a happy New Year to you all. ever your loving Grandma M A 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/c7143b346990bbadaa27b6f9cc5aeb3f.pdf e9598cbfe902119707ad438850910003 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [vertically, as addendum to end of letter, on first page next to address and date] Marie has never called all the Holidays, she is not acting & I have heard nothing of her Poetry 339 W 28th St New York Jany 20th 1881 My dear darling Edwina I have just been wishing for a letter from you. its 5 weeks since you wrote to me last, & I do so miss your letters. I am afraid you have got a Beau or something to make you forget me. Rosealie had a letter New Years day, from you, the last letter I wrote to you the was 29th of Decr - perhaps you may not have Received it. we have <hr /> had dreadful Weather but to day its Sun shiny & Rose has just come in from a little walk, the first time for 6 weeks. I have just read in this morning's paper of the Snow Storm in London giving a decriptin Just as it was the winter of 1835. The last time I was in London. it has been just the same here this winter. When I was 14 years old it was a dreadful cold winter in London, the Thames was frozen so thick that a Fair & Barbacu was held on it. I walked on it, [vertical in right margin] My paper is miserable I can hardly write on it <hr /> but I was so in hopes it would have been milder this winter, but I think the Cold has been the same every where this year, in the South the same as in the Northern states - I want to hear how Papa is. he always tells me he is well. but I am afraid he is working himself almost to death. its all uphill for him & no rest - & I expect [?] Mama being so ill worries him a good deal. you must try and make him as Cheerful as you can I cannot tell how very glad I shall be when this English Engagement <hr /> comes to an end - & you can breath some fresh & pure Air -free from fogs. give my love to all Aunt Asia's family, I am going to write to her in a few days. love to Papa & Mama - & lots for your own dear self - I expect a letter from you & tell me all the news. God Bless & Protect you ever is my fervent prayer from yr loving Grandma M A 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 17 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 300419 T1881.01.20-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-01-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes a chatty letter to Edwina Booth discussing the weather and snow. She also mentions that Aunt Asia is asking for news. 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. [vertically, as addendum to end of letter, on first page next to address and date] Marie has never called all the Holidays, she is not acting & I have heard nothing of her Poetry 339 W 28th St New York Jany 20th 1881 My dear darling Edwina I have just been wishing for a letter from you. its 5 weeks since you wrote to me last, & I do so miss your letters. I am afraid you have got a Beau or something to make you forget me. Rosealie had a letter New Years day, from you, the last letter I wrote to you the was 29th of Decr - perhaps you may not have Received it. we have <hr /> had dreadful Weather but to day its Sun shiny & Rose has just come in from a little walk, the first time for 6 weeks. I have just read in this morning's paper of the Snow Storm in London giving a decriptin Just as it was the winter of 1835. The last time I was in London. it has been just the same here this winter. When I was 14 years old it was a dreadful cold winter in London, the Thames was frozen so thick that a Fair & Barbacu was held on it. I walked on it, [vertical in right margin] My paper is miserable I can hardly write on it <hr /> but I was so in hopes it would have been milder this winter, but I think the Cold has been the same every where this year, in the South the same as in the Northern states - I want to hear how Papa is. he always tells me he is well. but I am afraid he is working himself almost to death. its all uphill for him & no rest - & I expect [?] Mama being so ill worries him a good deal. you must try and make him as Cheerful as you can I cannot tell how very glad I shall be when this English Engagement <hr /> comes to an end - & you can breath some fresh & pure Air -free from fogs. give my love to all Aunt Asia's family, I am going to write to her in a few days. love to Papa & Mama - & lots for your own dear self - I expect a letter from you & tell me all the news. God Bless & Protect you ever is my fervent prayer from yr loving Grandma M A 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/c8c03e635e40cf4ef62a0009b3ca21de.pdf b01a5594a585f1738f7e0f53faa9bf62 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 16 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 300424 T1881.03.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-03-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes to Edwina Booth about general news, the weather, Rosalie's sickness, etc. 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/6246fab40ad50bc085a95ef98ee9915c.pdf 82d3e76e779cbdaca66d33b9b6ee2815 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (left of address) HAMILTON 339 W 28th St April 5th 1881 My dearest Edwina I have received yours of the 20th of March. I was so sorry to learn how dreadfully your mama was afflicted -- God help her, & restore her. I have been expecting daily to see her death Telegraphed. but, its often the case that persons will last a length of time insane, & be very troubelsem to others that have to watch & care for them. They are never to be trusted alone for a minute They will do a mischief to themselves or others. - Therefore a very <hr /> quiet careful spot ought to be thought of where she could do no harm, it seems hard to confine her - yet, it would be the most proper if it has to be done at all -- tell Aunt Asia to talk with your Papa - & try and convince him how dangerous & cuning madness is -- & neither you or your Papa can have an hours peace of mind. it distresses me dreadfully. I am all the time in a state of nervous anxiety fearing the worst. I am not able to write half what I think of it, - but I have seen and known a good many cases that perhaps it would have been better to have the patients prevented from doing harm, <hr /> I know how badly your dear Papa feels, but its the will of The Almighty, & we must submit I pray for her daily. & for you all. I hope you are in health & try & keep up your spirits for your Papas sake -- I know you will, its a trying time for him, -- I am so anxious to hear if she knew her Mother. I hope she will help to take care of her & relieve you some -- try & walk out & don't let it grieve you more then you can help -- I am in hopes of a letter in a day or two from your Papa -- but I am afraid his rest from acting wont benefit him when his mind is harassed, <hr /> The weather is still very cold in N Y -. Frost & Ice this morning. I have not seen anything of Marie I don't know why she behaves so queer to me Rosalie has called on her twice, but she don't return it - she went to Cincinati & took Mr. Tiske with her to look after her property. Rose asked her if she was engaged, but she did not satisfy her only said perhaps so. She has not acted for a long time -- Bless you my darling. I must conclude having to mail this right away give my love to all, Rose & I have both been sick since I wrote to you but are better now Thank God -- ever your loving Grandma M A Booth -- John Mcullough sails to day 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 19 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 300426 T1881.04.05-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-04-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes to Edwina Booth mentioning the mental illness of her daughter-in-law, expressing anxiety and sympathy. 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. (left of address) HAMILTON 339 W 28th St April 5th 1881 My dearest Edwina I have received yours of the 20th of March. I was so sorry to learn how dreadfully your mama was afflicted -- God help her, & restore her. I have been expecting daily to see her death Telegraphed. but, its often the case that persons will last a length of time insane, & be very troubelsem to others that have to watch & care for them. They are never to be trusted alone for a minute They will do a mischief to themselves or others. - Therefore a very <hr /> quiet careful spot ought to be thought of where she could do no harm, it seems hard to confine her - yet, it would be the most proper if it has to be done at all -- tell Aunt Asia to talk with your Papa - & try and convince him how dangerous & cuning madness is -- & neither you or your Papa can have an hours peace of mind. it distresses me dreadfully. I am all the time in a state of nervous anxiety fearing the worst. I am not able to write half what I think of it, - but I have seen and known a good many cases that perhaps it would have been better to have the patients prevented from doing harm, <hr /> I know how badly your dear Papa feels, but its the will of The Almighty, & we must submit I pray for her daily. & for you all. I hope you are in health & try & keep up your spirits for your Papas sake -- I know you will, its a trying time for him, -- I am so anxious to hear if she knew her Mother. I hope she will help to take care of her & relieve you some -- try & walk out & don't let it grieve you more then you can help -- I am in hopes of a letter in a day or two from your Papa -- but I am afraid his rest from acting wont benefit him when his mind is harassed, <hr /> The weather is still very cold in N Y -. Frost & Ice this morning. I have not seen anything of Marie I don't know why she behaves so queer to me Rosalie has called on her twice, but she don't return it - she went to Cincinati & took Mr. Tiske with her to look after her property. Rose asked her if she was engaged, but she did not satisfy her only said perhaps so. She has not acted for a long time -- Bless you my darling. I must conclude having to mail this right away give my love to all, Rose & I have both been sick since I wrote to you but are better now Thank God -- ever your loving Grandma M A Booth -- John Mcullough sails to day 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/74b27b66adf66836a6a44fda1b7a9062.pdf cd329b6e5be0c6bec3e140980a634499 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 339 W 28th St New York April 21st My dear Edwina I received your last enclosed in your Papa's of the 3rd of April. Bless you darling. I just know how much you have to attend too - I am so sorry for the bad accounts of yr Mama's state. I am afraid it will never be any better. I expect yr dear Papa dont know what to do, the last Accounts in the paper states he is not going to play any more but bring Mary, back to N.Y. but I can scarcely <hr /> think she is in a fit state to be moved - did she know her Mother? just had a visit from [Mrs?] Tomskin of Boston, its a lovely day - & she is so fat - & I was just in midst of moving - but she did not stay long, she sends kind remembrances to you & Papa - Oh my dear Child how I do wish you were more comfortable & back again in America - after going so far & not seeing the half I wanted you to see - but it is so like my last Trip to England, it was nothing but Misfortune & Death of my dear Boy Henry. That cast <hr /> a gloom over every thing, to day Rosalie has gone out for a walk - she is a little better when the weather is fine - but still has a Cough - I shall not go to the Branch for 2 weeks - but have to move from this House by next week - the rooms are rented the 1st of May, I had a letter from Aunt Asia last week - she seems to be employed with her Book & wants me to tell her all I know of your Grandfather's early Life, but I know nothing, for he never cared to talk about it. I wish I could tell you something of the <hr /> daily news of New York, but there is nothing of any note except dirty streets & sickness. The Theatres are flourishing so the papers say. The tide of poor emigrants are greater then they ever were, it will be an Irish City after a while, I never see or hear a word of Marie - Rosalie has called twice on her but she dont return the visits, she gave up Acting, the last she played with Lester Wallack at the Grand Opera House after that I heard she had gone to Philadelphia - but I dont know if it was true. Bless you my darling child & I pray to God to keep you in health & make you as comfortable as Circumstances will permit ever Yr loving Grandma M A Booth take all the love of dear Papa. I know you will he needs all the consolation he can get - 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 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 300427 T1881.04.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Grossman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-04-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes a long newsy letter to Edwina Booth Grossman discussing mutual friends, Rosalie's health, Aunt Asia and her book. Mary Ann notes that the theaters are flourishing and that Irish immigration is on the increase. 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. 339 W 28th St New York April 21st My dear Edwina I received your last enclosed in your Papa's of the 3rd of April. Bless you darling. I just know how much you have to attend too - I am so sorry for the bad accounts of yr Mama's state. I am afraid it will never be any better. I expect yr dear Papa dont know what to do, the last Accounts in the paper states he is not going to play any more but bring Mary, back to N.Y. but I can scarcely <hr /> think she is in a fit state to be moved - did she know her Mother? just had a visit from [Mrs?] Tomskin of Boston, its a lovely day - & she is so fat - & I was just in midst of moving - but she did not stay long, she sends kind remembrances to you & Papa - Oh my dear Child how I do wish you were more comfortable & back again in America - after going so far & not seeing the half I wanted you to see - but it is so like my last Trip to England, it was nothing but Misfortune & Death of my dear Boy Henry. That cast <hr /> a gloom over every thing, to day Rosalie has gone out for a walk - she is a little better when the weather is fine - but still has a Cough - I shall not go to the Branch for 2 weeks - but have to move from this House by next week - the rooms are rented the 1st of May, I had a letter from Aunt Asia last week - she seems to be employed with her Book & wants me to tell her all I know of your Grandfather's early Life, but I know nothing, for he never cared to talk about it. I wish I could tell you something of the <hr /> daily news of New York, but there is nothing of any note except dirty streets & sickness. The Theatres are flourishing so the papers say. The tide of poor emigrants are greater then they ever were, it will be an Irish City after a while, I never see or hear a word of Marie - Rosalie has called twice on her but she dont return the visits, she gave up Acting, the last she played with Lester Wallack at the Grand Opera House after that I heard she had gone to Philadelphia - but I dont know if it was true. Bless you my darling child & I pray to God to keep you in health & make you as comfortable as Circumstances will permit ever Yr loving Grandma M A Booth take all the love of dear Papa. I know you will he needs all the consolation he can get - 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/b52c20f94ed54069c95bbd922114eae2.pdf 8b833a9191bdfb4e0a48c77c5d3e4e98 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Oct 2nd My cherished friend Your letter, longed for most impatiently by me - came duly: 'per Arabia' - no doubt, you were prompted by some good spirit who watches over ladies in my condition to keep me no longer longing but to send instantly, without waiting a further summons, news of your sweet self, and husband. By the same mail my letters from Cambridge arrived - from my dear friends there - and all strange to say (for good news seldom comes when most needed) on the very day, the eve of which Edwin was to make his début: of course this cheered and made me feel, less a stranger in a strange land. He opened <hr /> in "Shylock" - and made quite as great a success, as he could have wished - with the large audience assembled - but the next day the morning papers came out most unkindly in their censure - at all of which he 'snaps his fingers' for really their criticism is not worth the perusal, however I fear he has a hard hill to climb, for there seems to be a pre-existing prejudice against him; of course the press might have been secured, but I am happy to say, Mr Booth has too much dignity of character to buy praise; "Shylock" was perhaps the worst part he could have chosen for an opening - but he dared not trust his strength in any more powerful character, after his long rest, and absence from <hr /> the footlights: but I have confidence in the public whose approval only an artist should look for - and that eventually the press will do him justice. How I should love to have spent that one day with you at Mrs [Name's?] although you tell her for me, I feel myself forgotten by her - she has not written to me, since our departure. I am writing, dear child, in the quiet of my room, alone and by gas-light - Mr Booth being at the play : quiet did I say? oh, word uncommon in London, a lonely organ-grinder begins, as I fear he would, to mutilate beneath my window some lovely operatic air! In the day time I have all the disposition to write, but the atmosphere is so smoky, so fogey, and bewildering, that really I yearn for the day to close, that I may shut close the blinds, and <hr /> read in artificial light. They tell me, I have nothing now to complain of - and promise that I shall see fogs in November, that penetrate and surround one completely! No wonder the English are so un-progressive, so thoroughly conventional: all that I have met know a great deal more of English nature than of human nature. My dear baby, my looked for blessing, is to be born here, however, so I must not be too severe, though I shall never look upon the little darling as indigenous to this soil; no, an American he must be! You see I have fixed upon the sex - if I am disappointed now! - My health continues excellent, would that yours were better than you lead me to believe it is; of course your whole constitution received a terrible <hr /> 2 shock that in time only you will recover from : you must be most prudent - and guard yourself well from the cold and damp of Boston. Their winters are frightfully trying to those unaccustomed to them. I promise that you shall be apprised as soon after as possible of the forthcoming of my expected little treasure - I endeavour not to think of the suffering I must inevitably bear, but look only on the bright side. - London is terribly dull. The season has not begun - everybody out of town they say - and the only objects worthy of notice are the shops: they are truly gay, and most beautiful: England was aptly named "a nation of shop-keepers" for I am learning they surpass ours - in fact the people seem <hr /> wholly devoted to and occupied with this deportment of the social system. Dress of every description is very much cheaper here - and I long for the period when I may indulge in my favorite pass time - money spending. We are deeply interested in everything pertaining to our country now, and await with anxiety every post arrival; I am constantly in ill humour with the press here - who agravate, but give no sympathy. There is not a monthly or periodical of any description now being published in London but contains at least two articles on the "American Crisis" : The writers of which are not only ignorant on the subject but deny, with an effrontery unparalleled, established and incontestable facts. I can only hope, that the strength of the American people will soon be <hr /> so well confirmed by success that the darling wish of a vast number on this side of the water will fall to the ground - and the fallacy of a dissolution of the Union decided upon forever. A letter from Captain Cary at Maryland now, intimated to us that a ,u>great battle, and a decisive one, was not far distant - and assured us at the same time of the efficiency of our army. So before this reaches you I hope the day will be ours: You no doubt have recent accounts of the loss of the G Eastern: but you will be glad to learn that it was not total: the great strength of the monster withstood the terrific shock it received in the storm - and it found after days of suffering to those on board safe harbour. This last disaster will I think effectively cure people of a desire to voyage <hr /> in so vast a ship. - I'm sure I would not like to trust myself in her. Your [name?] is ere this I presume at Rome: where no doubt Cherie would like to be too - although I'm sure that you will find in Boston the right kind of society as well as surrest friendship. I have great faith you know in every thing 'stamped Boston'. - Your Grandma was to have accompanied me to the theatre on Monday but I received a note from her, urging sickness as an excuse, so I was deprived of the pleasure; she is not very strong - yet I hope will grow better. I must wait until Spring before visiting the Continent - where I long with all my soul to <hr /> 3 wander : we will be joined there by friends of mine - the Grahams of New York; they are now in Edinbourg - where Mrs Graham was sent for her health to be under the care of Prof Simpson : if you don't recover shortly you must come and test his skills : although I doubt, darling if you care for the present to be cured, as my friend hopes to be. - Mrs Tilton of Cambridge is so solicitous in her letters to me - for a 'Carte' of myself that after a great deal of deliberation and many times viewing myself in the glass - I have concluded that I may be taken en négligé and in my next you shall have one. I will close now - having prolonged this to a tedious length - and I fancy <hr /> your impatient for the end. Give my kind regards to Mr Cushman - in which Mr Booth joins - with the same to your little self. Please give my best love to [Miss Smith?] - tell her she shall hear from me before the event: Write me soon darling and believe me very sincerely and affectionately yours Mary Booth Best love to Lucy I have written her 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 10 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 300291 T1861.10.04-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-10-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth writes a ten page letter to actress Emma Cushman reporting on Edwin's opening as Shylock; discussing his reviews in great detail; giving her opinion of the English; mentioning the child she is expecting; and sharing news of the Civil War. 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. London Oct 2nd My cherished friend Your letter, longed for most impatiently by me - came duly: 'per Arabia' - no doubt, you were prompted by some good spirit who watches over ladies in my condition to keep me no longer longing but to send instantly, without waiting a further summons, news of your sweet self, and husband. By the same mail my letters from Cambridge arrived - from my dear friends there - and all strange to say (for good news seldom comes when most needed) on the very day, the eve of which Edwin was to make his début: of course this cheered and made me feel, less a stranger in a strange land. He opened <hr /> in "Shylock" - and made quite as great a success, as he could have wished - with the large audience assembled - but the next day the morning papers came out most unkindly in their censure - at all of which he 'snaps his fingers' for really their criticism is not worth the perusal, however I fear he has a hard hill to climb, for there seems to be a pre-existing prejudice against him; of course the press might have been secured, but I am happy to say, Mr Booth has too much dignity of character to buy praise; "Shylock" was perhaps the worst part he could have chosen for an opening - but he dared not trust his strength in any more powerful character, after his long rest, and absence from <hr /> the footlights: but I have confidence in the public whose approval only an artist should look for - and that eventually the press will do him justice. How I should love to have spent that one day with you at Mrs [Name's?] although you tell her for me, I feel myself forgotten by her - she has not written to me, since our departure. I am writing, dear child, in the quiet of my room, alone and by gas-light - Mr Booth being at the play : quiet did I say? oh, word uncommon in London, a lonely organ-grinder begins, as I fear he would, to mutilate beneath my window some lovely operatic air! In the day time I have all the disposition to write, but the atmosphere is so smoky, so fogey, and bewildering, that really I yearn for the day to close, that I may shut close the blinds, and <hr /> read in artificial light. They tell me, I have nothing now to complain of - and promise that I shall see fogs in November, that penetrate and surround one completely! No wonder the English are so un-progressive, so thoroughly conventional: all that I have met know a great deal more of English nature than of human nature. My dear baby, my looked for blessing, is to be born here, however, so I must not be too severe, though I shall never look upon the little darling as indigenous to this soil; no, an American he must be! You see I have fixed upon the sex - if I am disappointed now! - My health continues excellent, would that yours were better than you lead me to believe it is; of course your whole constitution received a terrible <hr /> 2 shock that in time only you will recover from : you must be most prudent - and guard yourself well from the cold and damp of Boston. Their winters are frightfully trying to those unaccustomed to them. I promise that you shall be apprised as soon after as possible of the forthcoming of my expected little treasure - I endeavour not to think of the suffering I must inevitably bear, but look only on the bright side. - London is terribly dull. The season has not begun - everybody out of town they say - and the only objects worthy of notice are the shops: they are truly gay, and most beautiful: England was aptly named "a nation of shop-keepers" for I am learning they surpass ours - in fact the people seem <hr /> wholly devoted to and occupied with this deportment of the social system. Dress of every description is very much cheaper here - and I long for the period when I may indulge in my favorite pass time - money spending. We are deeply interested in everything pertaining to our country now, and await with anxiety every post arrival; I am constantly in ill humour with the press here - who agravate, but give no sympathy. There is not a monthly or periodical of any description now being published in London but contains at least two articles on the "American Crisis" : The writers of which are not only ignorant on the subject but deny, with an effrontery unparalleled, established and incontestable facts. I can only hope, that the strength of the American people will soon be <hr /> so well confirmed by success that the darling wish of a vast number on this side of the water will fall to the ground - and the fallacy of a dissolution of the Union decided upon forever. A letter from Captain Cary at Maryland now, intimated to us that a ,u>great battle, and a decisive one, was not far distant - and assured us at the same time of the efficiency of our army. So before this reaches you I hope the day will be ours: You no doubt have recent accounts of the loss of the G Eastern: but you will be glad to learn that it was not total: the great strength of the monster withstood the terrific shock it received in the storm - and it found after days of suffering to those on board safe harbour. This last disaster will I think effectively cure people of a desire to voyage <hr /> in so vast a ship. - I'm sure I would not like to trust myself in her. Your [name?] is ere this I presume at Rome: where no doubt Cherie would like to be too - although I'm sure that you will find in Boston the right kind of society as well as surrest friendship. I have great faith you know in every thing 'stamped Boston'. - Your Grandma was to have accompanied me to the theatre on Monday but I received a note from her, urging sickness as an excuse, so I was deprived of the pleasure; she is not very strong - yet I hope will grow better. I must wait until Spring before visiting the Continent - where I long with all my soul to <hr /> 3 wander : we will be joined there by friends of mine - the Grahams of New York; they are now in Edinbourg - where Mrs Graham was sent for her health to be under the care of Prof Simpson : if you don't recover shortly you must come and test his skills : although I doubt, darling if you care for the present to be cured, as my friend hopes to be. - Mrs Tilton of Cambridge is so solicitous in her letters to me - for a 'Carte' of myself that after a great deal of deliberation and many times viewing myself in the glass - I have concluded that I may be taken en négligé and in my next you shall have one. I will close now - having prolonged this to a tedious length - and I fancy <hr /> your impatient for the end. Give my kind regards to Mr Cushman - in which Mr Booth joins - with the same to your little self. Please give my best love to [Miss Smith?] - tell her she shall hear from me before the event: Write me soon darling and believe me very sincerely and affectionately yours Mary Booth Best love to Lucy I have written her 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/ff06b5e795a781299184080863212652.pdf 88a2b8830fc374cd7b8fc97c0b236e64 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 5 Stamford Villas Fulham London [in pencil Jan '62] My darling friend I am so happy that I am again enabled to sit before my desk and reply to the kind and anxious solicitations of my dear friends across the sea. First letter of all that meets my eyes and prompts a first reply is yours dear Emma: It came during my illness and Mr Booth withheld it - until the nurse said there was no longer fear of head-ache and I assure you its pleasant contents did me real good. You heard from Lucy I suppose upon her receiving Mr Booth's funny letter of my safe delivery and the dear treasure given me - in the form of a darling daughter however, not a boy as I so wished and hoped for. Shall I say that I suffered disappointment? no, cherie. I have forgotten that I ever felt such a pang - or ever desiring any [else?] beside what I possess. - <hr /> This is the fifth week now since my little blessing came and from the hour she was born 'til the present one I have (thanks to our Heavenly Father) no unusual suffering, no unnatural pain to recount. all has gone thus far well with me - and my former strength is rapidly returning. My only trouble has been my breasts - and they are always so I am told with the first child. I can only nurse her from one side at present, but have used such care, that I have avoided that terrible affliction, "a broken breast". Of course you would like to now how the "enfant" looks and to whom she bears resemblance. You know how very camelion-like they are the first month - so you would smile, I am sure, at any attempt of mine to define her features. I can only safely vouch for one beauty she has - and that is a pair of large & expressive eyes! I fancy I can trace too the likeness <hr /> of her loved papa upon her little infant brow - but another month will better devise the hopes of my health for me. I am yet too feeble to write at any great length - though I have a thousand things to say to you, darling. I am most anxious to know if the hope you expressed about your dear self in your last - is indeed to be realized - oh, do take care of your health - you cannot appreciate the immeasurable Joy that awaits you - hope for it, pray for it. Have I written you since I took possession of my little villa? I think not - Tis a cosy little nook - just big enough for Edwin, me, and the baby! - I have no trouble having excellent servants - and we are so happy and comfortable that but for the dear and cherished faces on the other side, I should have no present wish to return. As it is there is no likelihood of such a thing - for <hr /> Mr Booth plays again in London in the Spring (the only proper season) and after that will make his promised tour. I was very much annoyed at receiving a Boston Post - with a comment upon Miss 'Edwina Booth'. I cannot imagine who could have given publicity to such a private matter: they knew little about it - to say 'born in Manchester'. Edwin had been playing there - perhaps they meant him - could nature so err? Boston will ever continue to recognize gossip, that is certain. well we must forgive it for all the good it otherwise does. I have seen your Grandmama but once, since I moved to Fulham - but hope for a visit from her soon. We have American friends - the Grahams of N. York - in London at present - and we have them a great deal with us, which renders it very home-like and delightful <hr /> for me. They go soon to the South of France - and were it not for our having taken 'til May this little villa, we would go with them. Next winter, if all goes well, I shall try and pass it there - for London is a tomb in Winter Time. I cannot allude to politics without getting very prolix and as that would seem [Glen-bas-ish?]] I will confine myself to the simple expression of my delight at the happy conclusion of the Trent affair, although the 'Times' and several other of the leading papers here still continue to misjudge the people and Government of the North - and will insist upon [their being?] all 'unmannerly hearts.' Oh, it is too much to bear their insults: why, I assure you that any day in their preambles about town, Mr Booth and Mr Graham are attacked upon the question sometimes <hr /> in a most rude and uncalled for way. Mr G - though he bears letters of introduction to the best people of London - fears to present them while the present bitter feeling lasts. I pray that all may go well with us and our cause - but as I read and ponder at this great distance I can judge more calmly than while at home - and I must say, that I tremble for the future. - Chere amie, I have not alluded particularly to your health for I trust by this time you have no cause for complaint: what a long tedious time of suffering you must have passed. Let us hope that the future may restore you and give you additional strength - as the trying period I have just gone through often does, you know. A little voice from my nursery falls upon my attentive ear - it has grown familiar even in this short [space?] - <hr /> and warns me to make haste. Often now I am called from Edwin's side to minister to the wants of the little selfless one - and he bears it, as he should. I once thought it would do harm - but I find the contrary - leisure hours when we find ourselves alone are more precious than ever - see, f you don't find it so, darling. Adieu, I will write Lucy soon - so tell her. Follow my example in your next and tell me all about yourself. Cherish and love ever, your affectionate friend Mary Booth My kind regards to Mr Cushman - whom I hope is in the enjoyment of health and happiness. M. 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 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300301 T1862.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A letter by Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman shares news of Edwin's doings, their residence, her pregnancy, and other family matters. 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. 5 Stamford Villas Fulham London [in pencil Jan '62] My darling friend I am so happy that I am again enabled to sit before my desk and reply to the kind and anxious solicitations of my dear friends across the sea. First letter of all that meets my eyes and prompts a first reply is yours dear Emma: It came during my illness and Mr Booth withheld it - until the nurse said there was no longer fear of head-ache and I assure you its pleasant contents did me real good. You heard from Lucy I suppose upon her receiving Mr Booth's funny letter of my safe delivery and the dear treasure given me - in the form of a darling daughter however, not a boy as I so wished and hoped for. Shall I say that I suffered disappointment? no, cherie. I have forgotten that I ever felt such a pang - or ever desiring any [else?] beside what I possess. - <hr /> This is the fifth week now since my little blessing came and from the hour she was born 'til the present one I have (thanks to our Heavenly Father) no unusual suffering, no unnatural pain to recount. all has gone thus far well with me - and my former strength is rapidly returning. My only trouble has been my breasts - and they are always so I am told with the first child. I can only nurse her from one side at present, but have used such care, that I have avoided that terrible affliction, "a broken breast". Of course you would like to now how the "enfant" looks and to whom she bears resemblance. You know how very camelion-like they are the first month - so you would smile, I am sure, at any attempt of mine to define her features. I can only safely vouch for one beauty she has - and that is a pair of large & expressive eyes! I fancy I can trace too the likeness <hr /> of her loved papa upon her little infant brow - but another month will better devise the hopes of my health for me. I am yet too feeble to write at any great length - though I have a thousand things to say to you, darling. I am most anxious to know if the hope you expressed about your dear self in your last - is indeed to be realized - oh, do take care of your health - you cannot appreciate the immeasurable Joy that awaits you - hope for it, pray for it. Have I written you since I took possession of my little villa? I think not - Tis a cosy little nook - just big enough for Edwin, me, and the baby! - I have no trouble having excellent servants - and we are so happy and comfortable that but for the dear and cherished faces on the other side, I should have no present wish to return. As it is there is no likelihood of such a thing - for <hr /> Mr Booth plays again in London in the Spring (the only proper season) and after that will make his promised tour. I was very much annoyed at receiving a Boston Post - with a comment upon Miss 'Edwina Booth'. I cannot imagine who could have given publicity to such a private matter: they knew little about it - to say 'born in Manchester'. Edwin had been playing there - perhaps they meant him - could nature so err? Boston will ever continue to recognize gossip, that is certain. well we must forgive it for all the good it otherwise does. I have seen your Grandmama but once, since I moved to Fulham - but hope for a visit from her soon. We have American friends - the Grahams of N. York - in London at present - and we have them a great deal with us, which renders it very home-like and delightful <hr /> for me. They go soon to the South of France - and were it not for our having taken 'til May this little villa, we would go with them. Next winter, if all goes well, I shall try and pass it there - for London is a tomb in Winter Time. I cannot allude to politics without getting very prolix and as that would seem [Glen-bas-ish?]] I will confine myself to the simple expression of my delight at the happy conclusion of the Trent affair, although the 'Times' and several other of the leading papers here still continue to misjudge the people and Government of the North - and will insist upon [their being?] all 'unmannerly hearts.' Oh, it is too much to bear their insults: why, I assure you that any day in their preambles about town, Mr Booth and Mr Graham are attacked upon the question sometimes <hr /> in a most rude and uncalled for way. Mr G - though he bears letters of introduction to the best people of London - fears to present them while the present bitter feeling lasts. I pray that all may go well with us and our cause - but as I read and ponder at this great distance I can judge more calmly than while at home - and I must say, that I tremble for the future. - Chere amie, I have not alluded particularly to your health for I trust by this time you have no cause for complaint: what a long tedious time of suffering you must have passed. Let us hope that the future may restore you and give you additional strength - as the trying period I have just gone through often does, you know. A little voice from my nursery falls upon my attentive ear - it has grown familiar even in this short [space?] - <hr /> and warns me to make haste. Often now I am called from Edwin's side to minister to the wants of the little selfless one - and he bears it, as he should. I once thought it would do harm - but I find the contrary - leisure hours when we find ourselves alone are more precious than ever - see, f you don't find it so, darling. Adieu, I will write Lucy soon - so tell her. Follow my example in your next and tell me all about yourself. Cherish and love ever, your affectionate friend Mary Booth My kind regards to Mr Cushman - whom I hope is in the enjoyment of health and happiness. M. 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/01262624f6b35837599a51a468ac8ff5.pdf 3e775b030d49022e5a672eb3552993bc 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 8 p 22 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 300304 T1862.02.26-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-02-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth corresponds with Emma Cushman regarding her health, exercise, her baby, their life in London, their cottage, her request for news of Boston, and other matters. 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/88c49594e7986fecbb066e55e037248e.pdf cb8fd2874474015054e7eeb3fcf3cac6 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 22 x 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 300308 T1862.04.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth writes to Emma Cushman of news of the baby, a boat race, and Edwin Booth in Paris. Mary states that she "... heard Dickens read the other night and was most sadly disappointed he is certainly overrated." 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/41da243c27ba6280eb097870263e5738.pdf 5504c3ccd6af38c948fcf4c627a98203 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. our address - care of Munroe & Co Bankers 5 Rue de la Paix Paris - May 11th / 62 My dear friend Emma Every day since my arrival here & even before quitting London - my firm intention has been to sit down & send to you, cherie, my greeting. for ere this you must be a mama & let me hope, a happy one. That you cannot fail to be - if your own health has not suffered too severely. Is it not worth all the pain to hold in your arms the little one? Oh! I am so anxious to know what it is! but believe me you will love it just as well if it is a boy as though your wish for another [illegible] <hr /> to be born had been fulfilled. - I have thought of you every day for weeks past: I said to Mr Booth a dozen times a day - "I wonder if Emma's baby has yet come"! We are in the gayest capital of the world now: but I doubt very much if anything I could tell you regarding it would interest you or engage your thoughts for any moment away from home made so recently a new world to you. How I should like to have seen you the day after! I am writing now with my heart full of the hope that you came safely through. If so, you will be convalescent when this reaches you & as soon as you are able I hope to hear from your dear self, all about the hard & anxious time: from the <hr /> beginning to the end. I left [stifling?]old London with a mixed feeling of sorrow & gladness. My little villa just began to assume a more cheerful aspect. The gardens looked so inviting & I had become thoroughly initiated into the deep & uninteresting mystery of housekeeping: which was very Nora-like at first I assure you. Here, everything is 'toujours gai' you know: but I was so fearful of changing my darling baby's food: which in London was so excellent. But I lost no time here in procuring the very best milk & I am happy to say - she thrives just as well as in her little nursery at Stamford Villa. Mr Booth's parental affection increases rapidly to be best accounted for perhaps by the fact that the little pet never cries but is as smiling a baby as a <hr /> as a little bird the live long day. Pray, my darling friend, avoid all the old fashioned ideas of dosing for colic etc: which most nurses imagine the sole cause of a crying spell. 'Tis the continual giving of what is termed soothing syrup &c - that worries the child & brings on all sorts of disorders. Nature is the best nurse. Are you able to nurse yourself? if so you know that everything depends upon yourself. The change of air from London gave my Edwina a slight cold being the first she ever had. I was alarmed: but resisted my desire to give her a little something for it. The next day her little bowels were slightly disorderly for the first time also : but I waited to see if all would come right again & my patience was fully repaid : for by the evening her cold had disappeared & all. Nature requires no urging. <hr /> I had a note from your Grandmama the other day. She was not well enough to see me before I left. She spoke of you - I [experienced?] her hope that she was a Grandmother. I wonder if your family will pass through Paris, this summer? As yet we have seen but little of this wonderful place. We don't like making a trip of pleasure & as we are likely to remain here two months at least we enjoy ourselves leisurely. The Theater of course will be attended to all in due time. We were fortunate enough to see LeMaitre, the actor in his great role of Don Ceasar: the poor old man has lost almost the fame he once possessed : but there remains still all the grace of action & the mast of his great originality, so that made of in <hr /> a great measure - for what younger men possess: voice & elasticity of action; [Riston?] I expect will be here & we await her appearance with anxiety. [Presently?] we expect a delightful day at Pere la Chaise. You know the great interest it possesses; so I will not offer any superfluous descriptives. - I find doing all that I could hope or wish for, in the shape of baby clothes - you will have really to look at & enjoy them - when I return for by that time you will have your darling in short clothes. They look so pretty when that time arrives. Lucy has quite neglected me of late : although I expect every day now a letter from her announcing to me your condition. I shall be annoyed most dreadfully if I <hr /> don't know soon. We are worse off here for news than in London. Mr Booth can only see the journals at his Bankers & after a long walk there - before breakfast - arrives to find every one taken off by anxious absentees like himself. We have not yet made up our minds when to return. At all events Edwin has no thought of acting in England again. Tragedy is dead there. Next season all the old standard theaters change hands for they are all losing money. Except Mr Sothern who is very successful in 'Lord [Dundreary?]' That speaks well for the taste of the legitimate. Mr Booth has no ambition to act for nothing - and to make any money now in England is out of the question. <hr /> The prejudice against Americans is very great at the present time. I have had one letter from dear Mrs [Felton?] of Cambridge, since her husband's death. She is resigned & more cheerful than we expected. I long to get home again. My only anxiety now is to secure here a good French nurse. Have you a competent one? 'Tis a difficult thing to find in America. Now, dear child I must close. Let me hear soon from you & pray be generous & tell me all: for I shall not rest satisfied 'til I hear from yourself. The photograph I enclose is very bad of me: but pretty good of the baby. I took off her little shoes - & you see how her feet look. Don't imagine I look as hideous as [illegible] in the picture. 'Tis only a mother's anxiety that overshadows my face. I shall sit here & send you a better one. My love to all & a thousand kisses to it affectionately Your Friend Mary <hr /> [vertically on page 1] I have blotted this and and am almost ashamed to send it. I hop you will excuse the untidy appearance. 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 8 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300310 T1862.05.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth shares in her letter to Emma Cushman extensive news about the baby, the theaters and recent performances. She writes that "Ristori, I expect will be here We were fortunate enough to see Le Maitre in his great role of Don Caesar." 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. our address - care of Munroe & Co Bankers 5 Rue de la Paix Paris - May 11th / 62 My dear friend Emma Every day since my arrival here & even before quitting London - my firm intention has been to sit down & send to you, cherie, my greeting. for ere this you must be a mama & let me hope, a happy one. That you cannot fail to be - if your own health has not suffered too severely. Is it not worth all the pain to hold in your arms the little one? Oh! I am so anxious to know what it is! but believe me you will love it just as well if it is a boy as though your wish for another [illegible] <hr /> to be born had been fulfilled. - I have thought of you every day for weeks past: I said to Mr Booth a dozen times a day - "I wonder if Emma's baby has yet come"! We are in the gayest capital of the world now: but I doubt very much if anything I could tell you regarding it would interest you or engage your thoughts for any moment away from home made so recently a new world to you. How I should like to have seen you the day after! I am writing now with my heart full of the hope that you came safely through. If so, you will be convalescent when this reaches you & as soon as you are able I hope to hear from your dear self, all about the hard & anxious time: from the <hr /> beginning to the end. I left [stifling?]old London with a mixed feeling of sorrow & gladness. My little villa just began to assume a more cheerful aspect. The gardens looked so inviting & I had become thoroughly initiated into the deep & uninteresting mystery of housekeeping: which was very Nora-like at first I assure you. Here, everything is 'toujours gai' you know: but I was so fearful of changing my darling baby's food: which in London was so excellent. But I lost no time here in procuring the very best milk & I am happy to say - she thrives just as well as in her little nursery at Stamford Villa. Mr Booth's parental affection increases rapidly to be best accounted for perhaps by the fact that the little pet never cries but is as smiling a baby as a <hr /> as a little bird the live long day. Pray, my darling friend, avoid all the old fashioned ideas of dosing for colic etc: which most nurses imagine the sole cause of a crying spell. 'Tis the continual giving of what is termed soothing syrup &c - that worries the child & brings on all sorts of disorders. Nature is the best nurse. Are you able to nurse yourself? if so you know that everything depends upon yourself. The change of air from London gave my Edwina a slight cold being the first she ever had. I was alarmed: but resisted my desire to give her a little something for it. The next day her little bowels were slightly disorderly for the first time also : but I waited to see if all would come right again & my patience was fully repaid : for by the evening her cold had disappeared & all. Nature requires no urging. <hr /> I had a note from your Grandmama the other day. She was not well enough to see me before I left. She spoke of you - I [experienced?] her hope that she was a Grandmother. I wonder if your family will pass through Paris, this summer? As yet we have seen but little of this wonderful place. We don't like making a trip of pleasure & as we are likely to remain here two months at least we enjoy ourselves leisurely. The Theater of course will be attended to all in due time. We were fortunate enough to see LeMaitre, the actor in his great role of Don Ceasar: the poor old man has lost almost the fame he once possessed : but there remains still all the grace of action & the mast of his great originality, so that made of in <hr /> a great measure - for what younger men possess: voice & elasticity of action; [Riston?] I expect will be here & we await her appearance with anxiety. [Presently?] we expect a delightful day at Pere la Chaise. You know the great interest it possesses; so I will not offer any superfluous descriptives. - I find doing all that I could hope or wish for, in the shape of baby clothes - you will have really to look at & enjoy them - when I return for by that time you will have your darling in short clothes. They look so pretty when that time arrives. Lucy has quite neglected me of late : although I expect every day now a letter from her announcing to me your condition. I shall be annoyed most dreadfully if I <hr /> don't know soon. We are worse off here for news than in London. Mr Booth can only see the journals at his Bankers & after a long walk there - before breakfast - arrives to find every one taken off by anxious absentees like himself. We have not yet made up our minds when to return. At all events Edwin has no thought of acting in England again. Tragedy is dead there. Next season all the old standard theaters change hands for they are all losing money. Except Mr Sothern who is very successful in 'Lord [Dundreary?]' That speaks well for the taste of the legitimate. Mr Booth has no ambition to act for nothing - and to make any money now in England is out of the question. <hr /> The prejudice against Americans is very great at the present time. I have had one letter from dear Mrs [Felton?] of Cambridge, since her husband's death. She is resigned & more cheerful than we expected. I long to get home again. My only anxiety now is to secure here a good French nurse. Have you a competent one? 'Tis a difficult thing to find in America. Now, dear child I must close. Let me hear soon from you & pray be generous & tell me all: for I shall not rest satisfied 'til I hear from yourself. The photograph I enclose is very bad of me: but pretty good of the baby. I took off her little shoes - & you see how her feet look. Don't imagine I look as hideous as [illegible] in the picture. 'Tis only a mother's anxiety that overshadows my face. I shall sit here & send you a better one. My love to all & a thousand kisses to it affectionately Your Friend Mary <hr /> [vertically on page 1] I have blotted this and and am almost ashamed to send it. I hop you will excuse the untidy appearance. 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