168 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5e81f8f0e0aa9a0aeee5751992b196ee.pdf 484af5e52ad7d9b998d87f6c8c6321d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Booth's Theatre, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues Edwin Booth, Proprietor and Manager Manager's Office. New York, Jan 21st 1873 J. Hutchinson Esq Dear Sir: I am sorry I have nothing of my Father's that I can part with - [or you?] should have it. The burning of "Winter Garden" some years ago robbed me of almost everything in the way of relics, and there is nothing now left to the family but a few trifles that we cling to as precious heirlooms. Pardon my delay in replying & believe me Truly yours, Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 26 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300390 T1873.01.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to J. Hutchinson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-01-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth states to J. Hutchinson that he cannot supply anything that belonged to his father due to the fire at the Winter Garden several years ago. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Booth's Theatre, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues Edwin Booth, Proprietor and Manager Manager's Office. New York, Jan 21st 1873 J. Hutchinson Esq Dear Sir: I am sorry I have nothing of my Father's that I can part with - [or you?] should have it. The burning of "Winter Garden" some years ago robbed me of almost everything in the way of relics, and there is nothing now left to the family but a few trifles that we cling to as precious heirlooms. Pardon my delay in replying & believe me Truly yours, Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e41402089ef89d48c430d6c9b6aebf72.pdf a95be575eb23f5400f4c2feb5a0d6017 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 58 BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23RD Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, Sept 1st 1869 My dear Ward, [JQA in pencil] You must forgive my neglect---overrun with business I’ve only just redeemed yr last letter of 2 months ago. If you will call at the above address---send yr card to my rooms in [illegible] part of the building facing 6th Ave---I will be pleased <hr /> to see you any day twixt Eleven & 1 o’clk---or after 3 [1/2 ?] P.M. You can have anything from my wardrobe you desire. Sometime ago Rogers wrote me & I (travilling at the time) mislaid his letter & failed to answer it--- forgot it, in fact, until this moment in which <hr /> writing to you he has popped into my head. Now, if you see him tell him I am at his service for anything he requires of me in the [matter?] he spoke of---or let me know his address. Excuse haste Yours ever Edwin Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth 1869 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300385 T1869.09.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to J.Q.A. Ward Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-09-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In his correspondence with his sculptor, J.Q.A. Ward, Edwin Booth arranges a visit, adding "you can have anything from my wardrobe as you desire." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 58 BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23RD Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, Sept 1st 1869 My dear Ward, [JQA in pencil] You must forgive my neglect---overrun with business I’ve only just redeemed yr last letter of 2 months ago. If you will call at the above address---send yr card to my rooms in [illegible] part of the building facing 6th Ave---I will be pleased <hr /> to see you any day twixt Eleven & 1 o’clk---or after 3 [1/2 ?] P.M. You can have anything from my wardrobe you desire. Sometime ago Rogers wrote me & I (travilling at the time) mislaid his letter & failed to answer it--- forgot it, in fact, until this moment in which <hr /> writing to you he has popped into my head. Now, if you see him tell him I am at his service for anything he requires of me in the [matter?] he spoke of---or let me know his address. Excuse haste Yours ever Edwin Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth 1869 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1c2959f5bf350ddfa6eb3e0bbe8bad0f.pdf a89615f0f4990929656ccb8d12f8131c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 10/6/1861 My dear Graham A desire to give you a cheerful letter in reply to your very agreeable one induced me to delay writing 'till after I had "launched my book upon the waters of London criticism," well knowing that any good report of me would not be unwelcome to you. Not to dwell too long on a subject which may smack perhaps of egotism, suffice it to say that my debut <hr /> is considered by many a successful one, but I am far from being pleased---or even satisfied with it. I almost envy you the delightful time you are passing away those whose tastes are so congenial, and whose memories are fraught with poetry. I can well imagine the enjoyment "Dr Graham of America" has in such society, but I fancy my less sprightly spirit would rejoice more in those [dreams?] <hr /> 10/6/1861 of 'Auld Lang Syne' which this very air sighing over the graves of departed poets must conjure up; I have had some little experience of them here in Westminster. I am sincerely rejoiced at your good fortune in finding all things so agreeable, and hope Dr S. may remove all fears of any future annoyance. Mrs Booth joins me in the best wishes for Mrs Graham's speedy recovery. We are very comfortably situated in a quiet, pleasant <hr /> street with Russell [Sqr?] at one end and Bloomsbury at the other. If there is ought I can do for you in London please let me know it , at all events let me hear from you again Yours very truly Edwin Booth 15 Bedford Place Bloomsbury Sqr Oct 6th 1861 Jas L Graham Jr Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300294 T1861.10.06-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-10-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth pens a cheerful letter to James Lorimer Graham wishing Mrs. Graham a speedy recovery. 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. 10/6/1861 My dear Graham A desire to give you a cheerful letter in reply to your very agreeable one induced me to delay writing 'till after I had "launched my book upon the waters of London criticism," well knowing that any good report of me would not be unwelcome to you. Not to dwell too long on a subject which may smack perhaps of egotism, suffice it to say that my debut <hr /> is considered by many a successful one, but I am far from being pleased---or even satisfied with it. I almost envy you the delightful time you are passing away those whose tastes are so congenial, and whose memories are fraught with poetry. I can well imagine the enjoyment "Dr Graham of America" has in such society, but I fancy my less sprightly spirit would rejoice more in those [dreams?] <hr /> 10/6/1861 of 'Auld Lang Syne' which this very air sighing over the graves of departed poets must conjure up; I have had some little experience of them here in Westminster. I am sincerely rejoiced at your good fortune in finding all things so agreeable, and hope Dr S. may remove all fears of any future annoyance. Mrs Booth joins me in the best wishes for Mrs Graham's speedy recovery. We are very comfortably situated in a quiet, pleasant <hr /> street with Russell [Sqr?] at one end and Bloomsbury at the other. If there is ought I can do for you in London please let me know it , at all events let me hear from you again Yours very truly Edwin Booth 15 Bedford Place Bloomsbury Sqr Oct 6th 1861 Jas L Graham Jr 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/5cac5477bd954fcddfddb2013356da9b.pdf 822839be8275272405823fb3fffc7baf Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300296 T1861.12.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth explains to James Lorimer Graham that his letter is delayed due to his illness and weakened condition due to a swollen jaw and toothache. 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/56733d282fc1b13784fbc99ace8397f1.pdf 2765230549936108a55bd50b1ddb253a 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 300298 T1861.12.09-MISC-2 Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A letter by Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham speaks of his toothache and announces "I am a father." 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/a84ac6371f0205acf41780764e91aa34.pdf 5ff2900bd852474dcac66bb9a3d50427 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300299 T1861.12?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham regarding his new desirable location in Hyde Park. 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/e24b590ba3ae505b8fe40dabedcb2045.pdf 2b6f3b9f1aa838a6f9328afdc57000a4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. My dear G. I am sorry we cannot call this evening - 'Little B.' is as ill (e'en a'most) as [thou art?], and I'm out o' sorts too, but Mollie says she will be down to bid Mrs Graham good-bye in the morning I have just recd one of the 'Birth-day [illegible]' by post, so I s'pose we had better cling to first principles & go - if I am [illegible] I also have been honored by a letter in German from our friend K., who found a photograph of 'Big B.' after we left him today - which he enclosed to me, but 'tis not a good one. Be a good boy - put your feet in hot water & take <hr /> an 'ot whisky punch, as we say in 'Munchen', and you'll be O.K. in the morning. - [Train?] made a bully speech the other night - I'll let you see it - full of pluck, and almost as funny as we are over our Port & [Larboard?] wines. I may have to leave town in a few days for Liverpool - but of that anon. Pardon me for [tiring?] you so long - for well I know you are compelled to blow your nose every five seconds; but 'sich is life' with a cold in the head, so, Oh, Reservoir - as we sang at Strasbourg, and present our compliments to the ladies. Yours in [illegible] Mynheer Van Bost vis 'Big B.' Monday Evg. Feby 17. [1862] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 24 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300302 T1862.02.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-02-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth regrets that he will not be able to call upon James Lorimer Graham this evening. Both Edwin "Big B" and his son "Little B" are ill. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. My dear G. I am sorry we cannot call this evening - 'Little B.' is as ill (e'en a'most) as [thou art?], and I'm out o' sorts too, but Mollie says she will be down to bid Mrs Graham good-bye in the morning I have just recd one of the 'Birth-day [illegible]' by post, so I s'pose we had better cling to first principles & go - if I am [illegible] I also have been honored by a letter in German from our friend K., who found a photograph of 'Big B.' after we left him today - which he enclosed to me, but 'tis not a good one. Be a good boy - put your feet in hot water & take <hr /> an 'ot whisky punch, as we say in 'Munchen', and you'll be O.K. in the morning. - [Train?] made a bully speech the other night - I'll let you see it - full of pluck, and almost as funny as we are over our Port & [Larboard?] wines. I may have to leave town in a few days for Liverpool - but of that anon. Pardon me for [tiring?] you so long - for well I know you are compelled to blow your nose every five seconds; but 'sich is life' with a cold in the head, so, Oh, Reservoir - as we sang at Strasbourg, and present our compliments to the ladies. Yours in [illegible] Mynheer Van Bost vis 'Big B.' Monday Evg. Feby 17. [1862] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/352e318d02fb139ee1d5b80c01a76a39.pdf ac91837394b6dbf17e262096193ad065 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300306 T1862.03.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham apologizing for not writing sooner. Booth writes of family matters and his plans for the upcoming season. He signs his letter "Big B." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aea32e671bca22c8071aed38b6109096.pdf 229d6646cc7346590e3ac38c4cf38757 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 23 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300307 T1862.03.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham regarding Booth's visit to Brighton. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ade8c3da5e4f82cf7d5a00961d8f9867.pdf ec0666d22a3e83fbe72b0ac148e1860c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [in pencil] 50-E R ANEE Edwin Booth 28 Rue de la Mad My dear Graham Am sorry I missed the delights in store for me at your house last evening. We came home very late. Little B and I had to bid adieu to Miller and Hewitt. I should have called on you this evening to express in person my regrets, but we have 'arranged' to avail ourselves of your kindness by visiting the Hotel de Ville--- which it is the day to allez thither. Hoping soon to catch a [smile?] from thine elegant lips---believe me Ever yours Big B. Thursday Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 23 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300309 T1862.04?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses his regrets to James Lorimer Graham for their early departure from Graham's home the night before. Booth signs his letter as "Big B." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [in pencil] 50-E R ANEE Edwin Booth 28 Rue de la Mad My dear Graham Am sorry I missed the delights in store for me at your house last evening. We came home very late. Little B and I had to bid adieu to Miller and Hewitt. I should have called on you this evening to express in person my regrets, but we have 'arranged' to avail ourselves of your kindness by visiting the Hotel de Ville--- which it is the day to allez thither. Hoping soon to catch a [smile?] from thine elegant lips---believe me Ever yours Big B. Thursday Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5febc84fe51627d7bf2ac69756800613.pdf b90c0a0c9c5307e544205e28079450e9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 28th. My dear Graham The enclosed were brought to me by Henrietta. Old Mother Conlon said as she handed them to me that one was from the Police! Mollie immediately suggested the lost '[manakins?]' (dry goods ever uppermost in woman's heads, you know) I therefore took the liberty of opening the note in hopes of finding some clue to their whereabouts that I might obtain them for you but alas! behold the vanity of Summer hopes; the ['manakins'] is gone which it is a sin & a shame I vow. I hope I did no wrong in opening the 'billet' - it might Have been an order for your incarceration in the Bastile, but "since it <hr /> is as it is" I guess you'll pardon my curiosity. I've had the pleasure of Brook's & Huntington's company at 'vans-wheat' (28) but once - and enjoyed it huge. I trust you are having a splendid time at - wherever you are, is it a pleasant place? Tell me all about it. The little B. and the 'lass' send all sorts of kindly greetings, sich as - 'Sir, I has yur eye' et cetera, in which consider Your friend Big B noways behind Kindest regards to Mr Jesse. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 23 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300312 T1862.06.28-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth encloses for James Lorimer Graham a note brought to him by Henrietta. Booth makes jest of taking the liberty of opening the note for which he could be sent to the Bastille. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 28th. My dear Graham The enclosed were brought to me by Henrietta. Old Mother Conlon said as she handed them to me that one was from the Police! Mollie immediately suggested the lost '[manakins?]' (dry goods ever uppermost in woman's heads, you know) I therefore took the liberty of opening the note in hopes of finding some clue to their whereabouts that I might obtain them for you but alas! behold the vanity of Summer hopes; the ['manakins'] is gone which it is a sin & a shame I vow. I hope I did no wrong in opening the 'billet' - it might Have been an order for your incarceration in the Bastile, but "since it <hr /> is as it is" I guess you'll pardon my curiosity. I've had the pleasure of Brook's & Huntington's company at 'vans-wheat' (28) but once - and enjoyed it huge. I trust you are having a splendid time at - wherever you are, is it a pleasant place? Tell me all about it. The little B. and the 'lass' send all sorts of kindly greetings, sich as - 'Sir, I has yur eye' et cetera, in which consider Your friend Big B noways behind Kindest regards to Mr Jesse. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b0b5feada4d3d01f427e1c3b14047aff.pdf c26d580d755a348b23262c86b0df6871 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300313 T1862.07.15-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses his delight to James Lorimer Graham that Graham is having a grand time. Booth regrets not taking the same trips. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ceb4b2add57c8a8f7784f972ff801893.pdf 75a4a97df201c9ea271cced52ec3db8f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 49-A ANEE R Booth (Notations at top left of page top right of page) Dear G. (Jas. L; raham - penciled-in notations next to Mr. Booth's salutation) The little 'B' will not be able to go out this morning, and indeed my knee is in such a painful state that I doubt if I can leave the house. I promised to see [illegible] today & I ought to go to the bank -- therefore I may be obliged to go to town -- so if we have not prevented you from going to the 'House' -- stop round to the studio after you get through sight-seeing, <hr /> but if you conclude not to visit that institution today call up soon & take a smoke. I am [trying ?] the ['Acmite ?] & chloroform', it is a severe application & wonder we 'pray' for an hour at the stretch. Yours -- Big B Saturday morning Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300320 T1862?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth informs James Lorimer Graham that he and his son, "The little B", will not be going out this evening due to trouble with his knee. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 49-A ANEE R Booth (Notations at top left of page top right of page) Dear G. (Jas. L; raham - penciled-in notations next to Mr. Booth's salutation) The little 'B' will not be able to go out this morning, and indeed my knee is in such a painful state that I doubt if I can leave the house. I promised to see [illegible] today & I ought to go to the bank -- therefore I may be obliged to go to town -- so if we have not prevented you from going to the 'House' -- stop round to the studio after you get through sight-seeing, <hr /> but if you conclude not to visit that institution today call up soon & take a smoke. I am [trying ?] the ['Acmite ?] & chloroform', it is a severe application & wonder we 'pray' for an hour at the stretch. Yours -- Big B Saturday morning Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c40da716c3bfe08117f9d4f2bb630b3.pdf bc31579469e7c1aa106260816ea7f7e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 ca. June 1878 68 Madison Ave Dear Jervy What a terrible calamity! I can appreciate your feelings under such trying circumstances. This is certainly the most serious check of the many we have had to our sittings. Its too frightful to dwell upon. I hope you will soon return, and that we will be uninterrupted again before the last touch is given to No 12. Henry took the copies of Lear & Brutus and I think Macbeth, to your studio---where they await our coming. <hr /> Everything you sent came safely and promptly. I am over head and ears obliged to you Jervy, and am just as deeply sorry for the arrogance and labor my infernal old traps have caused you. I'll repay your goodness some of these days---in some way or other. The boxes were models of artistic carpentry & the packing was superlatively [done?]; the former are now demoralized and empty. I, like yourself, have been up to my eyes in dust and dirt, toting and storing books &c, and am set but 1/3 perfect in my arrangements; the library begins to look homey, and <hr /> altogether things are beginning to wear a comfortable air. Let me have the address of the picture-framer---he may be bothered by your absence and my non-appearance; besides I have an engraving I wish framed. I have just sent to Mr. Richards for my academy tickets---I think you told me to send to him, have I done right? God bless you, my boy. Give our loves to Gertrude & Jervy---tell em both I have faith and to be chirpy in spite of "Fate, the sisters three, and each odd sayings" (I think that's the quote, not sure). Adieu! Ever and ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300397 T1878.06?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-06? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth assures Jervis McEntee that everything he sent Booth came safely and promptly. Booth speaks of some sort of "calamity" and hopes to return soon. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 ca. June 1878 68 Madison Ave Dear Jervy What a terrible calamity! I can appreciate your feelings under such trying circumstances. This is certainly the most serious check of the many we have had to our sittings. Its too frightful to dwell upon. I hope you will soon return, and that we will be uninterrupted again before the last touch is given to No 12. Henry took the copies of Lear & Brutus and I think Macbeth, to your studio---where they await our coming. <hr /> Everything you sent came safely and promptly. I am over head and ears obliged to you Jervy, and am just as deeply sorry for the arrogance and labor my infernal old traps have caused you. I'll repay your goodness some of these days---in some way or other. The boxes were models of artistic carpentry & the packing was superlatively [done?]; the former are now demoralized and empty. I, like yourself, have been up to my eyes in dust and dirt, toting and storing books &c, and am set but 1/3 perfect in my arrangements; the library begins to look homey, and <hr /> altogether things are beginning to wear a comfortable air. Let me have the address of the picture-framer---he may be bothered by your absence and my non-appearance; besides I have an engraving I wish framed. I have just sent to Mr. Richards for my academy tickets---I think you told me to send to him, have I done right? God bless you, my boy. Give our loves to Gertrude & Jervy---tell em both I have faith and to be chirpy in spite of "Fate, the sisters three, and each odd sayings" (I think that's the quote, not sure). Adieu! Ever and ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/40550932e38a80f5d797429c361cbcf7.pdf 38697bdc3b3b10df45cb4257ef45ad66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. George Hotel Phila : Octr 17th 1878 [illegible monogram, BC ?] My dear, dear Jervy - Since the receipt of your last letter I have vainly tried to write to you - a dreadful presentiment held pofsefsion of me and daily I deferred saying what my heart yearned to speak. Yesterday I resolved that tomorrow should not pafs without a word of encouragement for you: alas! I did not dream that my fears were so near their terrible realization. <hr /> My dear friend, what can I say or do for you? The best of words afford but sorry consolation to a heart bereft of all that made its life of value. How uselefs then, how like a mockery must my feeble efforts seem when you most need the wisest counsel and that strength which only God can give! You know my heart, Jervy; you know that it contains more than my lips can utter, and that it shall, 'till its last throb, retain sacred memories of that beauti <hr /> ful spirit that hallowed the artist's home and strengthened the husband's sometimes failing heart. Dear Jervy, let such memories still support you; let your soul, after its shock subsides, rise refreshed by the blefsed knowledge that her absence is but seeming -- that she is and will ever be more truly with your real self than when she wore the "vesture of decay". God comfort and strengthen you, my dear Jervy! and He will surely do so if you but bear in mind that 'tis not <hr /> only for those here who love and suffer with you, but for her, who -- elsewhere, but very near -- is hoping and praying anxiously for her dear husband, that you must be strong. God blefs you all! is the earnest prayer of our hearts. Mary & Edwina write with me in the tenderest sympathy for you and your dear ones. Mrs. Vaux's note did not reach us until this morning. Over more -- God blefs you! Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300398 T1878.10.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth comforts Jervis McEntee over the death of his wife. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. George Hotel Phila : Octr 17th 1878 [illegible monogram, BC ?] My dear, dear Jervy - Since the receipt of your last letter I have vainly tried to write to you - a dreadful presentiment held pofsefsion of me and daily I deferred saying what my heart yearned to speak. Yesterday I resolved that tomorrow should not pafs without a word of encouragement for you: alas! I did not dream that my fears were so near their terrible realization. <hr /> My dear friend, what can I say or do for you? The best of words afford but sorry consolation to a heart bereft of all that made its life of value. How uselefs then, how like a mockery must my feeble efforts seem when you most need the wisest counsel and that strength which only God can give! You know my heart, Jervy; you know that it contains more than my lips can utter, and that it shall, 'till its last throb, retain sacred memories of that beauti <hr /> ful spirit that hallowed the artist's home and strengthened the husband's sometimes failing heart. Dear Jervy, let such memories still support you; let your soul, after its shock subsides, rise refreshed by the blefsed knowledge that her absence is but seeming -- that she is and will ever be more truly with your real self than when she wore the "vesture of decay". God comfort and strengthen you, my dear Jervy! and He will surely do so if you but bear in mind that 'tis not <hr /> only for those here who love and suffer with you, but for her, who -- elsewhere, but very near -- is hoping and praying anxiously for her dear husband, that you must be strong. God blefs you all! is the earnest prayer of our hearts. Mary & Edwina write with me in the tenderest sympathy for you and your dear ones. Mrs. Vaux's note did not reach us until this morning. Over more -- God blefs you! Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7dcec1ac04de0b4e906b52a3bcbaec80.pdf 0246a62de15869b1e52aee2ac8130255 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [4] Phila Octr: 23rd 1878 My dear Jervy – Don’t bother about writing to me – unless it would relieve you to do so, in which case write fully all you feel like giving vent to; it will find a sacredly [secret?] receptacle in my breast. I have nothing to write about – my wits are barren, but by way of a ‘hand-shake,’ & “God bless you, Jervy” – I send this to you. Mary wrote a few lines to Mr. Vaux the other day, & sent them to [Rondout?] – not knowing where else to address the letter. Every day I <hr /> feel like writing a few words to you, & then I ask – “what possible good can my words do? I can but repeat the same lame efforts at consolation – and say no more than Jervy's own good sense and manly heart tells him." I long to see you, and yet-what could I do? A grasp of the hand, a deep look into each others’ eyes tell all that can be spoken. My hope is, Jervy, that you will get to work as soon as possible. It seems heartless – but really <hr /> it is not so; a giving way to one's grief without thought to the anxious fears of those who love us, & who may be perhaps dependent on us in many more respects than we wot of – is selfish. Remember that and go to your work at once. There’s not a selfish fibre in your entire composition, and you must not let even a semblance of that quality alloy your pure metal. I’ll write occassionally – if my letters disturb you don’t read them – sometimes what is meant in kindness <hr /> gives most offence. I shall be here this & next week – then I return to New York to begin my engt at the Fifth Ave: - a letter from some of you folks to let us know how you are would be of comfort to us both. God bless you! Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300399 T1878.10.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes another letter to Jervis McEntee in order to console his friend over the death of his wife, yet he realizes that no words can make his friend feel better. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [4] Phila Octr: 23rd 1878 My dear Jervy – Don’t bother about writing to me – unless it would relieve you to do so, in which case write fully all you feel like giving vent to; it will find a sacredly [secret?] receptacle in my breast. I have nothing to write about – my wits are barren, but by way of a ‘hand-shake,’ & “God bless you, Jervy” – I send this to you. Mary wrote a few lines to Mr. Vaux the other day, & sent them to [Rondout?] – not knowing where else to address the letter. Every day I <hr /> feel like writing a few words to you, & then I ask – “what possible good can my words do? I can but repeat the same lame efforts at consolation – and say no more than Jervy's own good sense and manly heart tells him." I long to see you, and yet-what could I do? A grasp of the hand, a deep look into each others’ eyes tell all that can be spoken. My hope is, Jervy, that you will get to work as soon as possible. It seems heartless – but really <hr /> it is not so; a giving way to one's grief without thought to the anxious fears of those who love us, & who may be perhaps dependent on us in many more respects than we wot of – is selfish. Remember that and go to your work at once. There’s not a selfish fibre in your entire composition, and you must not let even a semblance of that quality alloy your pure metal. I’ll write occassionally – if my letters disturb you don’t read them – sometimes what is meant in kindness <hr /> gives most offence. I shall be here this & next week – then I return to New York to begin my engt at the Fifth Ave: - a letter from some of you folks to let us know how you are would be of comfort to us both. God bless you! Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0c753fad7ad5caccc264e569360d5da8.pdf d4c66bc1edec6d47bed33f80b51fe8d1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Top left corner notation) 5 Phila: Octr: 30th 1878 My dear Jervy - You letter was very gratifying -- I did not expect to hear so soon from you, therefore it was all the more agreeable. In it I beheld all I wanted to see -- your strength, your faith, yourself. I am so glad that you are to be away from the lonely studio bed; wish you could quit that locality altogether -- so crowded, as it is, with afsociations that must forever be deprefsing to you. What you require now is a total change of surroundings -- I mean in your art-life. Can't you take a studio elsewhere? It would surely <hr /> be better for you. I scratch this under great difficulty -- with an aggravating pain that has seriously interfered with me the past two weeks, but I did not wish another day to pafs without acknowledging your letter, and saying "God blefs you, Jervy". I know you will excuse the brevity and feeblenefs of this -- consider all the blank filled with loving mefsages from both of us. God blefs you. Ever Yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300400 T1878.10.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth again consoles Jervis McEntee over the death of his wife. Booth recognizes that McEntee seems to be doing better and encourages his friend to find a new studio and change his surroundings. 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. (Top left corner notation) 5 Phila: Octr: 30th 1878 My dear Jervy - You letter was very gratifying -- I did not expect to hear so soon from you, therefore it was all the more agreeable. In it I beheld all I wanted to see -- your strength, your faith, yourself. I am so glad that you are to be away from the lonely studio bed; wish you could quit that locality altogether -- so crowded, as it is, with afsociations that must forever be deprefsing to you. What you require now is a total change of surroundings -- I mean in your art-life. Can't you take a studio elsewhere? It would surely <hr /> be better for you. I scratch this under great difficulty -- with an aggravating pain that has seriously interfered with me the past two weeks, but I did not wish another day to pafs without acknowledging your letter, and saying "God blefs you, Jervy". I know you will excuse the brevity and feeblenefs of this -- consider all the blank filled with loving mefsages from both of us. God blefs you. Ever Yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/650d547e8cb7ddf0781839fed0d98708.pdf 5513971ad2eab5a5dd88d4b495fac761 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 68 Madison Ave. Novr. 29th 1878 Dear Jervy - I have let your letter of 17th inst go by - hoping to see you soon, for you said you might make an early visit to the city. Today your 26th came and I am glad that you threaten to take Mrs Vaux' place in case she cannot attend the play. I believe Gertrude would tell you to do just what most folks consider not altogether right under the circum <hr /> stances, but what all sensible people must endorse as the proper and healthful course. Come out of yourself, and live -- while God wills that you shall still inhabit "this flesh that walls about our life." I am mightily pleased that your good old parents desire to see me, and I shall do my best to pleasure them. I perform Hamlet on Monday next & will repeat it the following week - perhaps <hr /> more than once, but of that I am not sure. Shall I send seats for Monday? Shall I send four instead of three - that you may come anyhow? Othello will be acted at the Matinee, but I play Lago & Harkins the Moor. This is Friday; I won't have time, I fear, to wait for your reply -- therefore I will hold the 4 seats reserved for Monday up to the last moment. Businefs has not been vey good, nor has my <hr /> acting been up to the work every night; I am not well & have felt no interest in anything. Remember us very kindly to your parents & to all the brothers & sisters. I have just pulled through a tedious rehearsal with a heavy ache on my back. God blefs you. Ever Yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300401 T1878.11.29-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-11-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses to Jervis McEntee his hopes that his friend will come to the city and see his play. Booth adds: "I believe Gertrude would tell you to do just what most folks consider not altogether right under the circumstances " Booth adds that he will be having four tickets held at the theatre so that McEntee can see him in Hamlet. 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. 68 Madison Ave. Novr. 29th 1878 Dear Jervy - I have let your letter of 17th inst go by - hoping to see you soon, for you said you might make an early visit to the city. Today your 26th came and I am glad that you threaten to take Mrs Vaux' place in case she cannot attend the play. I believe Gertrude would tell you to do just what most folks consider not altogether right under the circum <hr /> stances, but what all sensible people must endorse as the proper and healthful course. Come out of yourself, and live -- while God wills that you shall still inhabit "this flesh that walls about our life." I am mightily pleased that your good old parents desire to see me, and I shall do my best to pleasure them. I perform Hamlet on Monday next & will repeat it the following week - perhaps <hr /> more than once, but of that I am not sure. Shall I send seats for Monday? Shall I send four instead of three - that you may come anyhow? Othello will be acted at the Matinee, but I play Lago & Harkins the Moor. This is Friday; I won't have time, I fear, to wait for your reply -- therefore I will hold the 4 seats reserved for Monday up to the last moment. Businefs has not been vey good, nor has my <hr /> acting been up to the work every night; I am not well & have felt no interest in anything. Remember us very kindly to your parents & to all the brothers & sisters. I have just pulled through a tedious rehearsal with a heavy ache on my back. God blefs you. Ever Yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f9bb32cb9b87a9fda7964c83e0b3a37c.pdf d9e572fc456344dffc1e4d6040e64c3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 68 Madison Ave: Decr 16th 1878 Dear Jervy – You must not think that when you left my ‘loaferie’ tother day that you then passed out of my memory; no, you are there forever. Not a day has since passed but I have said---‘now I must send a word to Jervy,’ but before I could settle down to my “pen and ink-horn” some untoward circumstances would <hr /> intervene and stay proceedings. Tonight I am free; no theatre, no callers---so have [illegible] [fun?] Because I do not answer, or comment on the contents of your last letter---so full of deep religious tenderness; so fraught with what all what all who know you appreciate in you, it must not check the impulse to let your feeling have full vent---in the fear of wearying me. All that you can say when you seek relief in words, spoken or on <hr /> paper shall be welcomed as a sacred trust. If I do not respond in such a manner as another might ‘tis not because I care not, but because I cannot. This you know, I know; and I am not afraid that you will misconstrue me if I prate of [wordly?] matters. I remember how sensitive my wound was, and how I winced at the seeming heartlessness of those who ignored it and talked to me of acting, for though I think I bore my blows bravely---yet there were many, many hours in the <hr /> dark days of my life when I would creep into and “eat my heart.” These moments come to you, & will return---frequently for a while, but the light will soon dispel the shadows---at least so soften them that the rich autumnal beauty of your woe will soothe and strengthen, not depress you. I am very awkward in expression---as you well know, but in the overflow of feeling I set all sail---regardless of risk, or whether you can follow me or not. But I am sure, if my meaning is obscure, that you will rightly guess at it. <hr /> Stedman passed the evening with us (yesterday) and charmed us all---would I could talk as he does! From what he said of Taylor I fear we shall lose him; private letters are very discouraging; but, perhaps, you know all this; and more than I have heard. Mary heard today that Maria Thompson has also been, recently, very ill. More sad tidings: but no word about [Laurent?]. But let us leave the gloom awhile. <hr /> I failed to fulfill a promise I volunteered to have our pictures exhibited; not because I forgot---or did not wish to do so, but from a desire to have them perfect to other eyes than mine before they are published. All who have seen them are delighted---often to enthusiasm with the sentiment, the coloring, the---everything, in fact, except the portraits. And in all of them (except Lear, Richard 2nd, Shylock) there is an objection to <hr /> a fullness, or a roundness, or a something (which Mary can explain) in the faces that can easily be remedied. Looking at them while we (!) were at work on them we both looked through one pair of eyes; now when you are in the mood, and have no more important things to do, let us jab at ‘em until the (I think) very easily cured complaint is removed---it is not [chronic?] Do not let this [bore?]---or disgust you with what may seem my lop-sidedness of judgement. <hr /> I cannot judge at all correctly of likenesses---particularly of my own. I see my father in [Brutus?]---so does Joe Jefferson, who knew him well, but neither he nor Mary, nor indeed anyone recognizes me in that picture. (If that sentence is very much ‘off color’ it will have to stay so.) So, now good-night, my Jervy. I hope you will soon be here for a stay and that we may have many [smokes?] and growls together. I shall be free all winter and shall endeavor to be sociable, and to cultivate friends & be decent. All our loves to you and [yours?]Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300402 T1878.12.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-12-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth tells his friend, Jervis McEntee, that he has thought of him many times, intending to write. Booth encourages his friend to write to him without "the fear of wearying me." Booth recalls his own feelings at the loss of his first wife. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 68 Madison Ave: Decr 16th 1878 Dear Jervy – You must not think that when you left my ‘loaferie’ tother day that you then passed out of my memory; no, you are there forever. Not a day has since passed but I have said---‘now I must send a word to Jervy,’ but before I could settle down to my “pen and ink-horn” some untoward circumstances would <hr /> intervene and stay proceedings. Tonight I am free; no theatre, no callers---so have [illegible] [fun?] Because I do not answer, or comment on the contents of your last letter---so full of deep religious tenderness; so fraught with what all what all who know you appreciate in you, it must not check the impulse to let your feeling have full vent---in the fear of wearying me. All that you can say when you seek relief in words, spoken or on <hr /> paper shall be welcomed as a sacred trust. If I do not respond in such a manner as another might ‘tis not because I care not, but because I cannot. This you know, I know; and I am not afraid that you will misconstrue me if I prate of [wordly?] matters. I remember how sensitive my wound was, and how I winced at the seeming heartlessness of those who ignored it and talked to me of acting, for though I think I bore my blows bravely---yet there were many, many hours in the <hr /> dark days of my life when I would creep into and “eat my heart.” These moments come to you, & will return---frequently for a while, but the light will soon dispel the shadows---at least so soften them that the rich autumnal beauty of your woe will soothe and strengthen, not depress you. I am very awkward in expression---as you well know, but in the overflow of feeling I set all sail---regardless of risk, or whether you can follow me or not. But I am sure, if my meaning is obscure, that you will rightly guess at it. <hr /> Stedman passed the evening with us (yesterday) and charmed us all---would I could talk as he does! From what he said of Taylor I fear we shall lose him; private letters are very discouraging; but, perhaps, you know all this; and more than I have heard. Mary heard today that Maria Thompson has also been, recently, very ill. More sad tidings: but no word about [Laurent?]. But let us leave the gloom awhile. <hr /> I failed to fulfill a promise I volunteered to have our pictures exhibited; not because I forgot---or did not wish to do so, but from a desire to have them perfect to other eyes than mine before they are published. All who have seen them are delighted---often to enthusiasm with the sentiment, the coloring, the---everything, in fact, except the portraits. And in all of them (except Lear, Richard 2nd, Shylock) there is an objection to <hr /> a fullness, or a roundness, or a something (which Mary can explain) in the faces that can easily be remedied. Looking at them while we (!) were at work on them we both looked through one pair of eyes; now when you are in the mood, and have no more important things to do, let us jab at ‘em until the (I think) very easily cured complaint is removed---it is not [chronic?] Do not let this [bore?]---or disgust you with what may seem my lop-sidedness of judgement. <hr /> I cannot judge at all correctly of likenesses---particularly of my own. I see my father in [Brutus?]---so does Joe Jefferson, who knew him well, but neither he nor Mary, nor indeed anyone recognizes me in that picture. (If that sentence is very much ‘off color’ it will have to stay so.) So, now good-night, my Jervy. I hope you will soon be here for a stay and that we may have many [smokes?] and growls together. I shall be free all winter and shall endeavor to be sociable, and to cultivate friends & be decent. All our loves to you and [yours?]Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/03c417b306b37921b6e662472f6b1a34.pdf 90e3712d7dbddd72c749a7e5548ce57b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 8 p. 260 Ruggles Booth shot at Chicago April 27th/79 Dear Jervy For some time I have been trying to write to you but failed for want of matter, now I have something to tell---but already the papers have informed you of all that I do know concerning my wonderful escape, and I can but assure you of our safety and good health after such a shock as you may well imagine ours to have been. We were all terribly ‘shook’ <hr /> but thank God! no further bad results have ensued. Mary is all right again, & I am only occassionally scared, when I recall the horrible scene. It was really horrible! Imagine me---made up ghostly white---as the dying Richard, contemplating the miseries of life; in a dark dungeon; waiting the death which came so frightfully near reality. I tell you Jervy, none of my <hr /> many escapes from violent death (I think I’ve had a dozen!) ever impressed me so keenly with the sense of life’s uncertainty & the great goodness of Almighty God! Painful as the experience has been I hope I may never lose remembrance of it, but retain it as a check and guide through the rest of my journey. I sent you a paper a day or two after the occurrence, it contained all the knowledge that <hr /> can be extorted from the lunatic. The case will be up this week and I sincerely hope that he will be put out of reach of harm to others or himself. I have a great many letters to write---all on this topic, and therefore you will not be mad at this unsatisfactory and hasty scrawl. I hope to see you in three weeks, when I will give you all I shall then have gleaned of this affair. Our loves to you & yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300404 T1879.04.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-04-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee regarding an attempt on his life by a lunatic (Mark Gray) just a few days previous, while he was on stage portraying Richard III. Booth confesses that this was a life changing event which he will never forget. 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. 8 p. 260 Ruggles Booth shot at Chicago April 27th/79 Dear Jervy For some time I have been trying to write to you but failed for want of matter, now I have something to tell---but already the papers have informed you of all that I do know concerning my wonderful escape, and I can but assure you of our safety and good health after such a shock as you may well imagine ours to have been. We were all terribly ‘shook’ <hr /> but thank God! no further bad results have ensued. Mary is all right again, & I am only occassionally scared, when I recall the horrible scene. It was really horrible! Imagine me---made up ghostly white---as the dying Richard, contemplating the miseries of life; in a dark dungeon; waiting the death which came so frightfully near reality. I tell you Jervy, none of my <hr /> many escapes from violent death (I think I’ve had a dozen!) ever impressed me so keenly with the sense of life’s uncertainty & the great goodness of Almighty God! Painful as the experience has been I hope I may never lose remembrance of it, but retain it as a check and guide through the rest of my journey. I sent you a paper a day or two after the occurrence, it contained all the knowledge that <hr /> can be extorted from the lunatic. The case will be up this week and I sincerely hope that he will be put out of reach of harm to others or himself. I have a great many letters to write---all on this topic, and therefore you will not be mad at this unsatisfactory and hasty scrawl. I hope to see you in three weeks, when I will give you all I shall then have gleaned of this affair. Our loves to you & yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/25203e554e31d9e7fe0e99c36d6d0373.pdf e2fa587b8026cc9f31359c10fff79f41 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 4th Dear Jervy Haven't seen thee for a very weary while - why? Because I've been so occupied on breathing days & so hot on others that it was not possible to visit your vicinity. I called yesterday to say "ta-ta", but <hr /> you were out. Tomorrow 9 a.m. we start for Saratoga to remain there as long as the climate agrees with us, perhaps 'till next Septr. Tell the Giffords we set an evening to visit them when a great rain fall prevented. The next day Mary was taken ill & kept her room <hr /> four days-with me as nurse; since her recovery we have both been very busy. Am sorry to leave for so long a time without seeing you. Hope you will have a happy summer, and be full of hope & health the while. Write to me at the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, when you have <hr /> a spare moment and nothing better to employ your mind with. Adieu! God bless you! Ever yours, Edwin Booth Jervis McEntee Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300405 T1879.07.04-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-07-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth tells Jervis McEntee that he (Booth) came by to say "ta-ta" before the Booths leave for Saratoga where they intend to stay "as long as the climate agrees with us." 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. 4th Dear Jervy Haven't seen thee for a very weary while - why? Because I've been so occupied on breathing days & so hot on others that it was not possible to visit your vicinity. I called yesterday to say "ta-ta", but <hr /> you were out. Tomorrow 9 a.m. we start for Saratoga to remain there as long as the climate agrees with us, perhaps 'till next Septr. Tell the Giffords we set an evening to visit them when a great rain fall prevented. The next day Mary was taken ill & kept her room <hr /> four days-with me as nurse; since her recovery we have both been very busy. Am sorry to leave for so long a time without seeing you. Hope you will have a happy summer, and be full of hope & health the while. Write to me at the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, when you have <hr /> a spare moment and nothing better to employ your mind with. Adieu! God bless you! Ever yours, Edwin Booth Jervis McEntee 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/85e4b9710590c44f1d51fc8fcc3e8cec.pdf 3cf2012038d09709539e290f887eff4c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 10 Saratoga=July 20th ‘79 My dear Jervy- My intention was to answer your letter the very day after its receipt, but one is no more master of his time than of his moods, you know, and I’ve been so whirled away by all sorts of careless, lazy nonsenses in this delightful loaferie that I’ve postively been unable to think of you---beyond wishing you were here with me. The absence of all dress & show, & the really homelike & jolly ease of our surroundings are utterly unlike any experience I’ve had of summer resorts, and I believe you would for awhile <hr /> be jolly too. There is just enough gayety (at a distance) to take you out of yourself---to make you all the more contentedly enjoy the temporarily deserted tenement. I have my gloomy moments tho’, even here, and can do as you do--- “shut myself up,” but I don’t keep me closed very long, for the fairy-like lights, illuminated fountains, music & gay troops of [others?], not yet so old as we, draw me out into a lighter atmosphere. I wish you would come here---if but for a few days---when you tire of <hr /> your present roost. We are not in the hotel proper, but have rooms in what is called a cottage---forming [one?] side of a grove & pretty lawn, where fountains & children play all day long. There’s no “bigod nonsense” about it, you know. There’s a something in the air, too, which seems to float you above the commonplace. If you’ll come we’ll do our best to let you alone, and soothe you with songs and pipes---Mary & I. I always love to hear from you, and almost fear to write to you,---because <hr /> your letters are so full of feeling, so full of yourself and mine are so barren; they can afford you no relief, no consolation, but do not therefore let them prevent you from easing your heart whenever you write to me---for all you say of yourself in your soul-loveliness is sacred and dearly welcome to me. I have told you this before, and you believe it. God bless you! Write often & come, if you will, where hearts full of welcome wait you. Always your friend Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300406 T1879.07.20-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-07-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes Jervis McEntee about his new surroundings in Saratoga. Booth expresses his love for McEntee's wonderful letters and regrets that his own are so barren and can afford no relief. 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. 10 Saratoga=July 20th ‘79 My dear Jervy- My intention was to answer your letter the very day after its receipt, but one is no more master of his time than of his moods, you know, and I’ve been so whirled away by all sorts of careless, lazy nonsenses in this delightful loaferie that I’ve postively been unable to think of you---beyond wishing you were here with me. The absence of all dress & show, & the really homelike & jolly ease of our surroundings are utterly unlike any experience I’ve had of summer resorts, and I believe you would for awhile <hr /> be jolly too. There is just enough gayety (at a distance) to take you out of yourself---to make you all the more contentedly enjoy the temporarily deserted tenement. I have my gloomy moments tho’, even here, and can do as you do--- “shut myself up,” but I don’t keep me closed very long, for the fairy-like lights, illuminated fountains, music & gay troops of [others?], not yet so old as we, draw me out into a lighter atmosphere. I wish you would come here---if but for a few days---when you tire of <hr /> your present roost. We are not in the hotel proper, but have rooms in what is called a cottage---forming [one?] side of a grove & pretty lawn, where fountains & children play all day long. There’s no “bigod nonsense” about it, you know. There’s a something in the air, too, which seems to float you above the commonplace. If you’ll come we’ll do our best to let you alone, and soothe you with songs and pipes---Mary & I. I always love to hear from you, and almost fear to write to you,---because <hr /> your letters are so full of feeling, so full of yourself and mine are so barren; they can afford you no relief, no consolation, but do not therefore let them prevent you from easing your heart whenever you write to me---for all you say of yourself in your soul-loveliness is sacred and dearly welcome to me. I have told you this before, and you believe it. God bless you! Write often & come, if you will, where hearts full of welcome wait you. Always your friend Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c7762a5d47adbe72f5f97135d24fe0f0.pdf c03bc5f0a69639469dee632601fbf7ec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 11 Barnum's Hotel Balto: Octr: 12th '79 Dear Jervy - Your country address---the one I last had from you---is in my desk at home, consequently I must 'Rondout' this at a venture. Just before your English friends came I had written you---to which letter I've had no reply & suspect that it never reached you. I am, as you well know, the worst cuss in [Xendan?] for entertaining purposes, & your introductory letter scared my boots off. However, I found the Britishers <hr /> very pleasant & sensible folks. He went with us to see Bandman, & I fancy he wished me at Helliopolis for the infliction; She did not accompany us on account of many things to be attended to prior to their departure. They both called the following day & admired the portraits very much, and I could see they were sincere. He gave me his home address & asked me to call when I go to England---which I shall certainly do. They had some friend who was to escort them to galleries & other places <hr /> therefore I made no attempt to chaperone them; a feat I should have bungled in the doing. I was glad to hear from them that you were cheerful & enjoying yourself. They talked Irving & Booton (he has Englishified his Bough,---it seems. You know they Coo-per, poor old Cowper, the poet, over there.) I see Bayard's house is for sale; I hope it will get into good hands, that Mrs. Taylor may receive a good price for it; but I fear the contrary---country real estate is always sacrificed. There is an eccentric fool at Cos Cob who built a house many years ago, & has not <hr /> yet removed the scaffolding from about it---in order to evade taxes, they say. When Launt & Maria once visited us---during a time that McVicker was also with us---I told the story & showed the house to Maria. She & McVicker joked about it, & she said she'd some day write an article on the subject & call it McViker's house. She has done so. "The house of McVicker" (quite ingenious, but rather droll I fancy -- but nothing at all like the true story) appeared in the last Atlantic. I judge from this that they are a little pushed; to have no better material in all these years. <hr /> The weather & mosquitos have been terrible here and my business in consequence has suffered. My health is much better than it has been for some months, but I am still undergoing medical treatment. I hope your summer ramble has built you up, spiritually as well as physically; if the former---the latter is assured, in your case. By-the-by, I hope your bodily ails proved less serious than you at one time anticipated & that you can lift & jump to your hearts' content. I am at present quite lame with sciatica. <hr /> If you can arrange to go to Europe---say next June, I am pretty sure that we shall be ready to share your 'sea-sick' with you. Misery loves company---especially such misery, you know, and we can hold each other's heads & moralize, 'til all's up, on this great sham of human happiness. This is supposed to be my native burgh; but I grew some twenty-five miles distant from the City Hall. The people profess a pride in the Baltimore Tragedian & "do me proud" on all sides. I must confess my <hr /> boyhood memories are anything but pleasant --yet, strangely enough, I feel an affection for---even the antiquated and uneven sidewalks I used to trudge o'er in my Kidhood. There's a little old schoolmarm, "Miss Susan", with glasses & cork-screw curls, still here. She taught me all I know---A. B. C., the sum total of my erudition. I always visit her---I'm her boy still, & she takes much pride in her pupil. Geo: Childs also was her scholar---so, she is pretty well represented, you see; by me, as a tragedy mummer; by him, as a first-class epitaphist and the friend of Grant. Did you ever have the ear-ache, in both Jeres, to wunst? I have that delectable sensation <hr /> now, and 'tis with difficulty that my wits are kept in hand (or head, rather). After six nights more in this city I go to Philadelphia (Broad Street Theater) for a fortnight, after which (Nov? 10th) I shall be at the Gr: Opera House---New York, & at home, I hope, for the entire winter. Mary & Edwina join me in loving regards to you, with kind remembrances to your folks. Drop me an occassional---frequently occassional---line, and be always cocksure that your letters will be welcome---the longer the welcomer. God bless you! Ever Yours Edwin Booth Jervis McEntee. 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 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300407 T1879.10.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-10-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth converses with Jervis McEntee in a letter in which Booth talks about visiting guests who are English and how he enjoyed escorting them about. On the very last page, someone cut around the signature so that it is almost detached from the letter. 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. 11 Barnum's Hotel Balto: Octr: 12th '79 Dear Jervy - Your country address---the one I last had from you---is in my desk at home, consequently I must 'Rondout' this at a venture. Just before your English friends came I had written you---to which letter I've had no reply & suspect that it never reached you. I am, as you well know, the worst cuss in [Xendan?] for entertaining purposes, & your introductory letter scared my boots off. However, I found the Britishers <hr /> very pleasant & sensible folks. He went with us to see Bandman, & I fancy he wished me at Helliopolis for the infliction; She did not accompany us on account of many things to be attended to prior to their departure. They both called the following day & admired the portraits very much, and I could see they were sincere. He gave me his home address & asked me to call when I go to England---which I shall certainly do. They had some friend who was to escort them to galleries & other places <hr /> therefore I made no attempt to chaperone them; a feat I should have bungled in the doing. I was glad to hear from them that you were cheerful & enjoying yourself. They talked Irving & Booton (he has Englishified his Bough,---it seems. You know they Coo-per, poor old Cowper, the poet, over there.) I see Bayard's house is for sale; I hope it will get into good hands, that Mrs. Taylor may receive a good price for it; but I fear the contrary---country real estate is always sacrificed. There is an eccentric fool at Cos Cob who built a house many years ago, & has not <hr /> yet removed the scaffolding from about it---in order to evade taxes, they say. When Launt & Maria once visited us---during a time that McVicker was also with us---I told the story & showed the house to Maria. She & McVicker joked about it, & she said she'd some day write an article on the subject & call it McViker's house. She has done so. "The house of McVicker" (quite ingenious, but rather droll I fancy -- but nothing at all like the true story) appeared in the last Atlantic. I judge from this that they are a little pushed; to have no better material in all these years. <hr /> The weather & mosquitos have been terrible here and my business in consequence has suffered. My health is much better than it has been for some months, but I am still undergoing medical treatment. I hope your summer ramble has built you up, spiritually as well as physically; if the former---the latter is assured, in your case. By-the-by, I hope your bodily ails proved less serious than you at one time anticipated & that you can lift & jump to your hearts' content. I am at present quite lame with sciatica. <hr /> If you can arrange to go to Europe---say next June, I am pretty sure that we shall be ready to share your 'sea-sick' with you. Misery loves company---especially such misery, you know, and we can hold each other's heads & moralize, 'til all's up, on this great sham of human happiness. This is supposed to be my native burgh; but I grew some twenty-five miles distant from the City Hall. The people profess a pride in the Baltimore Tragedian & "do me proud" on all sides. I must confess my <hr /> boyhood memories are anything but pleasant --yet, strangely enough, I feel an affection for---even the antiquated and uneven sidewalks I used to trudge o'er in my Kidhood. There's a little old schoolmarm, "Miss Susan", with glasses & cork-screw curls, still here. She taught me all I know---A. B. C., the sum total of my erudition. I always visit her---I'm her boy still, & she takes much pride in her pupil. Geo: Childs also was her scholar---so, she is pretty well represented, you see; by me, as a tragedy mummer; by him, as a first-class epitaphist and the friend of Grant. Did you ever have the ear-ache, in both Jeres, to wunst? I have that delectable sensation <hr /> now, and 'tis with difficulty that my wits are kept in hand (or head, rather). After six nights more in this city I go to Philadelphia (Broad Street Theater) for a fortnight, after which (Nov? 10th) I shall be at the Gr: Opera House---New York, & at home, I hope, for the entire winter. Mary & Edwina join me in loving regards to you, with kind remembrances to your folks. Drop me an occassional---frequently occassional---line, and be always cocksure that your letters will be welcome---the longer the welcomer. God bless you! Ever Yours Edwin Booth Jervis McEntee. 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/f199a029a4444e9e0e675d58f03140b4.pdf 18f96eb18dafeaa839aec1f5ea211ac2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 12 68 Madison Avenue Novr 16th ‘79 O, Jervy! Where ist thou? I have twized called at your door with my quintuple rap, and no response! I’ll rap no more ‘till I hear for sartain that you are thar. Tonight we will try to find Gifford. Tho’ I am tired & very loungy---after a double-day’s duty yester: Hamlet at the Matinee & Ruy Blas, with Petruchio, at <hr /> night, and I feel more like sleep than chatting, yet the girls want an airing & we owe the Giffs a call; as, I shall shake myself together & make it. I intended to see you immediately after my arrival home therefore did not answer your last letter which I received---I think---a day or two before I left Philadelphia. Are the Vaux folks here & where? <hr /> This winter, I hope, we will get at the Hamlet jaw & eye, & also get up 3 more portraits: Petruchio, [Jul?] Cesar & Benedict---which will fill the box & make my set complete---at least sufficiently so,---there are, I believe, some twenty odd characters in my repertory; but some I very seldom act. The houses are nightly jammed & I shall continue Hamlet all this week---perhaps longer. <hr /> I’m not in a letter mood tonight & scratch this off hastily to ascertain your whereabouts & to let you know that we still live & love you. Remember us very kindly to your parents & the brothers & sisters, and count on me as ever thine. Edwin Booth P.S. Do I usually add the Booth? I forget---if not kick it out. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300408 T1879.11.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-11-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth inquires about McEntee's whereabouts since Booth called and did not found him at home. Booth goes on to tell McEntee that he is exhausted doing Hamlet at the matinee and another play in the evening. 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. 12 68 Madison Avenue Novr 16th ‘79 O, Jervy! Where ist thou? I have twized called at your door with my quintuple rap, and no response! I’ll rap no more ‘till I hear for sartain that you are thar. Tonight we will try to find Gifford. Tho’ I am tired & very loungy---after a double-day’s duty yester: Hamlet at the Matinee & Ruy Blas, with Petruchio, at <hr /> night, and I feel more like sleep than chatting, yet the girls want an airing & we owe the Giffs a call; as, I shall shake myself together & make it. I intended to see you immediately after my arrival home therefore did not answer your last letter which I received---I think---a day or two before I left Philadelphia. Are the Vaux folks here & where? <hr /> This winter, I hope, we will get at the Hamlet jaw & eye, & also get up 3 more portraits: Petruchio, [Jul?] Cesar & Benedict---which will fill the box & make my set complete---at least sufficiently so,---there are, I believe, some twenty odd characters in my repertory; but some I very seldom act. The houses are nightly jammed & I shall continue Hamlet all this week---perhaps longer. <hr /> I’m not in a letter mood tonight & scratch this off hastily to ascertain your whereabouts & to let you know that we still live & love you. Remember us very kindly to your parents & the brothers & sisters, and count on me as ever thine. Edwin Booth P.S. Do I usually add the Booth? I forget---if not kick it out. 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/aff7fd6021f506cd747d8f83bdcee277.pdf 0adf91854b396e6c8b3c80f6a5086997 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [13] Hotel Brunswick June 8th 1880 My dear old Jervy, boy - For once your impressions were at fault - I was not writing, but writhing when you wrote me - nea, and when I read your writing too, with a raging headache - which had bull-dozed me all the day. - I saw Hutton who said he had written & sent you the necessary paper. <hr /> I gave him the names of Vaux & other friends who had been omitted from the list of invitations. It is almost impossible to remember names - even the most familiar - when you endeavor to list your friends & acquaintances; only tonight did I think of Harry [Mogongle?] & and or two others quite as often in my mind. And now for you, sir! What the devil have I done that you <hr /> should be talking temperance to me? Have I given anyone cause - during the past decade, or longer - to suspect or fear that I had such a [Kink?] as you are trying to discover in my upright and dead-level behave-myself, sir? No, sir! But, for the love 'o' all the lords, my Jervy, don't put me under surveillance! If I am to feel the gall of eyes upon my actions I shall go mad! and I give you fair warning that if I catch you watching me I shall drink for <hr /> "your good health, and your fam'ly's, and may dey all lif long unt prosper" -every [drop?]. So, look out - that is, look another way from whar I set. Oh, my boy, I have at my elbow now, while I write, a glass of foaming lager & a crust of bread; my frequent night-cap err I snooze, but I'd not dare to do what you do when your head buzzes - drink a bottle o' champagne; that would floor me, quietly. Tis not likely that I shall drink at the break- <hr /> fast any oftener or any stronger that I do at any of the dinners that I have attended - where wine has flowed like gore at Marathon. (I presume gore did flow there - or was it at Bull Run? - I forget my Greek & things). If I'm awful scared I shall drink several pints of claret with a dash o' whiskey, maybe; just by way of a gargle before my eloquent belch - wh will consist of about 3//4 words of incoherence. <hr /> But - if I do, 'twil' be just because I know, or rather suspect that I am watched & criticised . Selah! [Veir?] has sent a couple of sketches for the album - one in pencil, t'other is in it looks like sepia, with an excellent letter; but he has done it for me - not for my wife. Benedict! [illegible] , what did you say? Of course it don't fit! and I got mad & swore it did, & hung it up. Its' got to do! - A sug- <hr /> gestion has been made by Jurvis Henri Browne, that some of your portraits shall be at breakfast with us. I seconded the motion - as delicately as I could, for I feel it to be rather out of place for me to take any step in a matter of this kind. I hope it will be carried out. Then some one has spoken of Hicks & his Iago - but I said nix (I mean I spoke not). Mary grew better for several days - but yesterday & today she went back with a flop. She <hr /> is decidedly better, however, or you would not find me so full of chat tonight. Edwina is home after a jolly independent spree, looking finely & very happy. It is getting late - my lager is low - my pipe fowl - my ink pale - my pen scratches - my eyes sleepy and my wits weary. So goodnight & bless thee & all of thine. Ever loving Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 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 300410 T1880.06.08-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880-06-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth asks Jervis McEntee, "What the devil have I done that you should be talking temperance to me?" He tells his friend that he cannot stand to have his actions watched, that it would make him drink more. He then speaks of foaming lager and a crust of bread at his elbow. He goes on about this theme and concludes that Mary has been better for several days, and Edwina is now back home. 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. [13] Hotel Brunswick June 8th 1880 My dear old Jervy, boy - For once your impressions were at fault - I was not writing, but writhing when you wrote me - nea, and when I read your writing too, with a raging headache - which had bull-dozed me all the day. - I saw Hutton who said he had written & sent you the necessary paper. <hr /> I gave him the names of Vaux & other friends who had been omitted from the list of invitations. It is almost impossible to remember names - even the most familiar - when you endeavor to list your friends & acquaintances; only tonight did I think of Harry [Mogongle?] & and or two others quite as often in my mind. And now for you, sir! What the devil have I done that you <hr /> should be talking temperance to me? Have I given anyone cause - during the past decade, or longer - to suspect or fear that I had such a [Kink?] as you are trying to discover in my upright and dead-level behave-myself, sir? No, sir! But, for the love 'o' all the lords, my Jervy, don't put me under surveillance! If I am to feel the gall of eyes upon my actions I shall go mad! and I give you fair warning that if I catch you watching me I shall drink for <hr /> "your good health, and your fam'ly's, and may dey all lif long unt prosper" -every [drop?]. So, look out - that is, look another way from whar I set. Oh, my boy, I have at my elbow now, while I write, a glass of foaming lager & a crust of bread; my frequent night-cap err I snooze, but I'd not dare to do what you do when your head buzzes - drink a bottle o' champagne; that would floor me, quietly. Tis not likely that I shall drink at the break- <hr /> fast any oftener or any stronger that I do at any of the dinners that I have attended - where wine has flowed like gore at Marathon. (I presume gore did flow there - or was it at Bull Run? - I forget my Greek & things). If I'm awful scared I shall drink several pints of claret with a dash o' whiskey, maybe; just by way of a gargle before my eloquent belch - wh will consist of about 3//4 words of incoherence. <hr /> But - if I do, 'twil' be just because I know, or rather suspect that I am watched & criticised . Selah! [Veir?] has sent a couple of sketches for the album - one in pencil, t'other is in it looks like sepia, with an excellent letter; but he has done it for me - not for my wife. Benedict! [illegible] , what did you say? Of course it don't fit! and I got mad & swore it did, & hung it up. Its' got to do! - A sug- <hr /> gestion has been made by Jurvis Henri Browne, that some of your portraits shall be at breakfast with us. I seconded the motion - as delicately as I could, for I feel it to be rather out of place for me to take any step in a matter of this kind. I hope it will be carried out. Then some one has spoken of Hicks & his Iago - but I said nix (I mean I spoke not). Mary grew better for several days - but yesterday & today she went back with a flop. She <hr /> is decidedly better, however, or you would not find me so full of chat tonight. Edwina is home after a jolly independent spree, looking finely & very happy. It is getting late - my lager is low - my pipe fowl - my ink pale - my pen scratches - my eyes sleepy and my wits weary. So goodnight & bless thee & all of thine. Ever loving Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20