170 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/795bbdb5e7167b9438a7295e085d8911.pdf 814c1c4ef86a8ece02d977d5854754c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) 38 Mt Vernon Hotel Balto Feb 14th '84 Dear Jervy -- I intended to see you before I left New York and therefore did not write, but various distractions prevented & so time has flown by me unheeded 'till a month has pafsed. I was obliged to leave my poor mother on her back with a broken hip joint and her condition, tho' progrefsing favorably, is still a source of great anxiety. Having an interval of life, in the midst of my dead <hr /> monotony, (for my days are all of a dreary drag sort of existence) I have been scribbling to various neglected friends in order to recall myself to their recollection: -- I hoped to pafs the next five weeks in New York but owing to some managerial complications about dates I am compelled to jump from here to Boston Sunday next & so defer my return home for two more weeks at least, perhaps three -- when I hope to see you. The rain has seldom ceased a day during three weeks <hr /> past & the result is the 'blues' & achey bones, though, strange to say, my businefs has been brilliant since I left New York -- I played there too soon after the great 'scoop' that Irving & the Operas (to say nothing of the Holidays) made of Gotham's loose change. You know that I have nothing to write about beyond myself -- my businefs, or my glooms, that's one reason why I defer correspondence. I rarely go out -- see few folks and hear nothing of interest to you -- or to me. Callers stop me at this important juncture and I must <hr /> deny you more of my entertaining complaining today. Hoping you and yours are well and with cordial good wishes I am as 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 300454 T1884.02.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-02-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth complains to Jervis McEntee that the weather is rainy, causing "the blues & achey bones." Business is now good, but it was slow when he was in New York because his performances were too close to the 'scoop,' the operas, and the holidays, which had used up "Gotham's loose change." Booth also shares that his mother, who has a broken hip, is progressing nicely. 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) 38 Mt Vernon Hotel Balto Feb 14th '84 Dear Jervy -- I intended to see you before I left New York and therefore did not write, but various distractions prevented & so time has flown by me unheeded 'till a month has pafsed. I was obliged to leave my poor mother on her back with a broken hip joint and her condition, tho' progrefsing favorably, is still a source of great anxiety. Having an interval of life, in the midst of my dead <hr /> monotony, (for my days are all of a dreary drag sort of existence) I have been scribbling to various neglected friends in order to recall myself to their recollection: -- I hoped to pafs the next five weeks in New York but owing to some managerial complications about dates I am compelled to jump from here to Boston Sunday next & so defer my return home for two more weeks at least, perhaps three -- when I hope to see you. The rain has seldom ceased a day during three weeks <hr /> past & the result is the 'blues' & achey bones, though, strange to say, my businefs has been brilliant since I left New York -- I played there too soon after the great 'scoop' that Irving & the Operas (to say nothing of the Holidays) made of Gotham's loose change. You know that I have nothing to write about beyond myself -- my businefs, or my glooms, that's one reason why I defer correspondence. I rarely go out -- see few folks and hear nothing of interest to you -- or to me. Callers stop me at this important juncture and I must <hr /> deny you more of my entertaining complaining today. Hoping you and yours are well and with cordial good wishes I am as 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/86adbe85eea151107fd1a4d038d4a771.pdf f9303841dd49b439f4cbc4b12717f5e4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) 39 Newport, July 27th '84 Dear Jervy Your very interesting letter of June 23rd has often been before me on the desk but my intention to answer it has invariably been thwarted, until I began to despair of an opportunity, or the proper mood for even a simple acknowledgement of it and a dozen others that have reproachfully glared at me daily for the past few weeks. -- I cannot recall any of the circumstances that you relate, but they are very interesting & carry me back to times when I had high hopes for my profefsion: hopes that are <hr /> gone as completely as is the theatre which was their offspring. Somehow I have felt a gradual 'going' after the magnificent folly on which those hopes were centered, and I work on without any particular object now. I try not to permit a particle of regret or despondency to disturb me, but whenever I think of bracing up for a fresh start advancing age reminds me that I have not sufficient time for the accomplishment of anything, & so drift along in a sort rut at a jog-trot, donkey pace. -- A few days ago Eastman & his brother, Cap't Johnson, of the training ship, at Newport station, came in upon us at dinner, but would not stop long. The Cap't kindly sent me a naval officer's hammock for my piazza & I called on him with Dr. Martin, a friend of <hr /> his and mine, but only his wife, a Spanish lady, & the children, were on board. A day or two after their visit who should drive in but Whittredge, with a cousin -- who owns a farm some few miles up the coast. These little surprises are very pleasant. We have had an Autumn day & now, at night, a great storm is on us -- yet we have no fire. Thus far (3 weeks) our weather has been delightful for sailing & driving -- the place is very beautiful, but oh, the cost of it! This place & the Boston house have been a fearful pull on me, & my expenses have increased infernally, while my income has decreased correspondingly. My European tours were 'antjos" and my lofs of time & brief engagements last year, together with a [illegible mark] 20.000 Villard 'pop' in O&T. stock, all these have combined to squeeze me somewhat. <hr /> I have been unable to afsist several friends that called on me -- an experience new & very unpleasant. I never meant to ask for anything due me, but, to be frank with you, Bowyer's dealing's with me have not been altogether of the most satisfactory kind -- from the start, & therefore I reminded him of his overdue note. After a while he designed to acknowledge my letter & promised payment "in a week" (if I remember rightly), but since the change in his businefs relative silence has again settled on him. I require the amount to help pay a debt double the sum I loaned him -- else I sh'd not have disturbed him, indeed I would not have done so at all had I been entirely satisfied with him. But this must not worry you -- I'll be hard pushed indeed before I cause you any distrefs in a financial way & hope I never shall in any other. I do not want to push Bowyer, but <hr /> his cavilier indifference (for such it seems) will compel me to place the note in legal hands for collection. I've written this in response to your remarks anent my lacking money. It must not trouble you. Had I not indulged so largely in luxuries & had worked harder the past year or two I would not have been aware of any difference in my bank account. It seems very sad to part with your doubly dear old home & I think it would be an added pang to live so near it, as you suggest, and know it belonged to others. What a miserable mockery is the happiest and longest life! We must look back through tears even at the joys that once were ours. The indifferent, self-satisfied ass seems, after all, to have the best of the game. -- I hope to 'loaf' here 'till October; I do not begin work 'till Novr 17th & play but 14 weeks during the season, but if I live <hr /> the following year must be one of hard work & tedious travel; 'tis too late now to change my present plan. I hope you and all the family are well. If you see or write to Bowyer you may, if you see fit, remind him of me, but let nothing I've said cause you the least annoyance. I have hired an oyster boat & go sailing occafsionally, my jack-of-all trades is a sailor, carpenter, painter & farmer, consequently I am well provided for sailing & odd jobs about the place. I must be near my second childhood for I've but just learned to swim! Ever yours affectionately Edwin Box 555 (pencil notation) July 27 [1884 ?] Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300456 T1884.07.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-07-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reflects on his past, his career, the theater, etc. to Jervis McEntee. He confides that his expenses are up, his income is down, and he is currently unable to assist some friends, a totally new experience for him. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) 39 Newport, July 27th '84 Dear Jervy Your very interesting letter of June 23rd has often been before me on the desk but my intention to answer it has invariably been thwarted, until I began to despair of an opportunity, or the proper mood for even a simple acknowledgement of it and a dozen others that have reproachfully glared at me daily for the past few weeks. -- I cannot recall any of the circumstances that you relate, but they are very interesting & carry me back to times when I had high hopes for my profefsion: hopes that are <hr /> gone as completely as is the theatre which was their offspring. Somehow I have felt a gradual 'going' after the magnificent folly on which those hopes were centered, and I work on without any particular object now. I try not to permit a particle of regret or despondency to disturb me, but whenever I think of bracing up for a fresh start advancing age reminds me that I have not sufficient time for the accomplishment of anything, & so drift along in a sort rut at a jog-trot, donkey pace. -- A few days ago Eastman & his brother, Cap't Johnson, of the training ship, at Newport station, came in upon us at dinner, but would not stop long. The Cap't kindly sent me a naval officer's hammock for my piazza & I called on him with Dr. Martin, a friend of <hr /> his and mine, but only his wife, a Spanish lady, & the children, were on board. A day or two after their visit who should drive in but Whittredge, with a cousin -- who owns a farm some few miles up the coast. These little surprises are very pleasant. We have had an Autumn day & now, at night, a great storm is on us -- yet we have no fire. Thus far (3 weeks) our weather has been delightful for sailing & driving -- the place is very beautiful, but oh, the cost of it! This place & the Boston house have been a fearful pull on me, & my expenses have increased infernally, while my income has decreased correspondingly. My European tours were 'antjos" and my lofs of time & brief engagements last year, together with a [illegible mark] 20.000 Villard 'pop' in O&T. stock, all these have combined to squeeze me somewhat. <hr /> I have been unable to afsist several friends that called on me -- an experience new & very unpleasant. I never meant to ask for anything due me, but, to be frank with you, Bowyer's dealing's with me have not been altogether of the most satisfactory kind -- from the start, & therefore I reminded him of his overdue note. After a while he designed to acknowledge my letter & promised payment "in a week" (if I remember rightly), but since the change in his businefs relative silence has again settled on him. I require the amount to help pay a debt double the sum I loaned him -- else I sh'd not have disturbed him, indeed I would not have done so at all had I been entirely satisfied with him. But this must not worry you -- I'll be hard pushed indeed before I cause you any distrefs in a financial way & hope I never shall in any other. I do not want to push Bowyer, but <hr /> his cavilier indifference (for such it seems) will compel me to place the note in legal hands for collection. I've written this in response to your remarks anent my lacking money. It must not trouble you. Had I not indulged so largely in luxuries & had worked harder the past year or two I would not have been aware of any difference in my bank account. It seems very sad to part with your doubly dear old home & I think it would be an added pang to live so near it, as you suggest, and know it belonged to others. What a miserable mockery is the happiest and longest life! We must look back through tears even at the joys that once were ours. The indifferent, self-satisfied ass seems, after all, to have the best of the game. -- I hope to 'loaf' here 'till October; I do not begin work 'till Novr 17th & play but 14 weeks during the season, but if I live <hr /> the following year must be one of hard work & tedious travel; 'tis too late now to change my present plan. I hope you and all the family are well. If you see or write to Bowyer you may, if you see fit, remind him of me, but let nothing I've said cause you the least annoyance. I have hired an oyster boat & go sailing occafsionally, my jack-of-all trades is a sailor, carpenter, painter & farmer, consequently I am well provided for sailing & odd jobs about the place. I must be near my second childhood for I've but just learned to swim! Ever yours affectionately Edwin Box 555 (pencil notation) July 27 [1884 ?] https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e89892fdf07c9685f875ce63d62c1f80.pdf c38c02000f668b344274bfe47e3dc33b Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300461 T1885.12.25-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1885-12-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource At the early morning hour of one o'clock, Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee that he may not be able to write again for quite some time. As he ages, he is more reticent and less likely to gabble. "I was very old when I was born, and the many wrinkles of my life have aged me prematurely; the least effort now seems irksome " Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fc83afadd482925bb7db303bd12858a2.pdf fd11aaeb5ed14beeb31bdf213677b981 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Newport address Box 555 (41 written in pencil) Cohasset Aug 20 1886 Dear Jervy Yours of June 6th has been in my pocket with several others for a great while; every now & then I'd attempt to write but as often deferred doing so until I feel ashamed of my neglect. Your last (Aug: 15) came here while I was on the water with Barrett, hence some delay in giving it the prompt reply wh it demands. Your offer of the Boughton picture just suits me, albeit I am loth to deprive you of it. <hr /> Regarding the Mtge. of course, my dear boy, I am willing to do anything for your relief & convenience in the matter, therefore make the sale if you care on the terms you propose. I've been here most of the summer & have had a very quiet & restful time, yachting & driving nearly every day. Monday I go to Newport for a few days & then to Boston to have my wardrobe packed for my long tour---beginning Sept 13th, in Buffalo, the intervening time will be devoted to rehearsals in New York. I've not been very happy <hr /> of late. My own folly at the Academy is ever rising to shame & disgust me, and my domestic disappointment also depresses me. Struggle as I will to dispel these clouds they will oppress me, & I suppose that brooding over the second provoked the first. The next 8 months (maybe 10) I shall be whirled about in the unreal world of my profession, and perhaps it will be better for me to continue to work hard as long as I am able to do so & thus keep my mind away from home affairs. Thank God, the longest life is but a span as the worst. In your first letter you mentioned Launt. I've not heard from or of <hr /> him (except by your letter) for a very long time. I was told that he nearly lost his commission for the statue---before it was in plaster; I hope he did not---for it would render him penniless. He told me (long ago) that he would get [$?] 30000 for it, then go to Florence & settle [$?] 15000 on his children & return here. He said nothing of Maria. Poor fellow! but ah, how much more pitiful is the case of Maria & the children! I wish that I could write a oftener to you, Jervy, but as I grow older I become more apathetic & listless, this is the only cause on my long silences Adieu! Love to all Edwin (29 Chestnut Boston) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300466 T1886.08.20-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1886-08-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth confesses to Jervis McEntee that he has been busy, and thus has neglected to write until now. Booth talks about his schedule and having his wardrobe packed for the tour. He refers to "my domestic disappointment" and "home affairs." He reports that Laurent nearly lost his commission, which would have left him penniless. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Newport address Box 555 (41 written in pencil) Cohasset Aug 20 1886 Dear Jervy Yours of June 6th has been in my pocket with several others for a great while; every now & then I'd attempt to write but as often deferred doing so until I feel ashamed of my neglect. Your last (Aug: 15) came here while I was on the water with Barrett, hence some delay in giving it the prompt reply wh it demands. Your offer of the Boughton picture just suits me, albeit I am loth to deprive you of it. <hr /> Regarding the Mtge. of course, my dear boy, I am willing to do anything for your relief & convenience in the matter, therefore make the sale if you care on the terms you propose. I've been here most of the summer & have had a very quiet & restful time, yachting & driving nearly every day. Monday I go to Newport for a few days & then to Boston to have my wardrobe packed for my long tour---beginning Sept 13th, in Buffalo, the intervening time will be devoted to rehearsals in New York. I've not been very happy <hr /> of late. My own folly at the Academy is ever rising to shame & disgust me, and my domestic disappointment also depresses me. Struggle as I will to dispel these clouds they will oppress me, & I suppose that brooding over the second provoked the first. The next 8 months (maybe 10) I shall be whirled about in the unreal world of my profession, and perhaps it will be better for me to continue to work hard as long as I am able to do so & thus keep my mind away from home affairs. Thank God, the longest life is but a span as the worst. In your first letter you mentioned Launt. I've not heard from or of <hr /> him (except by your letter) for a very long time. I was told that he nearly lost his commission for the statue---before it was in plaster; I hope he did not---for it would render him penniless. He told me (long ago) that he would get [$?] 30000 for it, then go to Florence & settle [$?] 15000 on his children & return here. He said nothing of Maria. Poor fellow! but ah, how much more pitiful is the case of Maria & the children! I wish that I could write a oftener to you, Jervy, but as I grow older I become more apathetic & listless, this is the only cause on my long silences Adieu! Love to all Edwin (29 Chestnut Boston) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/81a950719c04eaebf1d382599df35814.pdf d8f50f9e26657825fe06580cd594fb9e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 42 [in pencil] On the Sound July 3d 1889 Greenwich Conn Dear Jervy I have just heard of your father's death---the dear old gentleman must have suffered long in his helpless condition & in the knowledge of the care he has been to you. Of course such losses are painful to us & yet they bring a solace in the knowledge that our dear suffers have relief in their release. It is strange that not for <hr /> many months did I feel any grief for my mother's death, all I realized was the fact that the dear, weary soul was gone to rest. I feel alarm for you, Jervy; this blow coming at a time when you are ill, mentally and physically, must be greater than you can bear & I sympathize sincerely with Sarah in the anguish she must endure; but women are wonderfully strong in such emergencies & I've no doubt her brave heart will hold you up. I have been badly pestered by many bothers of late & am here for a <hr /> few days rest. The next two weeks I expect to pass in the dentist's chair, having sadly neglected my teeth the dentist finds a very serious condition that requires careful treatment. So soon as he [dismisses?] me I am engaged with several friends for a cruise to Bar Harbor, which they defer on my acct. I hope soon to hear from you---direct to c/o [illegible] C. Benedict Greenwich, Conn & tell me how your own threatened illness stands; I hope it <hr /> has passed from you. This is hurriedly scratched "aboard ship" while paddling the Sound. Give my affectionate sympathy to your sisters, Jr brother & God bless you! Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300472 T1889.07.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1889-07-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee because he has heard of the death of McEntee's father. Booth recalls his own reaction when he lost his own mother, and knows the grief that McEntee feels. Booth is concerned because McEntee has been ill, mentally and physically, but he knows that Sarah is strong and her brave heart will hold McEntee up. Booth is having treatments on his neglected teeth. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 42 [in pencil] On the Sound July 3d 1889 Greenwich Conn Dear Jervy I have just heard of your father's death---the dear old gentleman must have suffered long in his helpless condition & in the knowledge of the care he has been to you. Of course such losses are painful to us & yet they bring a solace in the knowledge that our dear suffers have relief in their release. It is strange that not for <hr /> many months did I feel any grief for my mother's death, all I realized was the fact that the dear, weary soul was gone to rest. I feel alarm for you, Jervy; this blow coming at a time when you are ill, mentally and physically, must be greater than you can bear & I sympathize sincerely with Sarah in the anguish she must endure; but women are wonderfully strong in such emergencies & I've no doubt her brave heart will hold you up. I have been badly pestered by many bothers of late & am here for a <hr /> few days rest. The next two weeks I expect to pass in the dentist's chair, having sadly neglected my teeth the dentist finds a very serious condition that requires careful treatment. So soon as he [dismisses?] me I am engaged with several friends for a cruise to Bar Harbor, which they defer on my acct. I hope soon to hear from you---direct to c/o [illegible] C. Benedict Greenwich, Conn & tell me how your own threatened illness stands; I hope it <hr /> has passed from you. This is hurriedly scratched "aboard ship" while paddling the Sound. Give my affectionate sympathy to your sisters, Jr brother & God bless you! Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4da57f04a1f6cd2b8149ae550a118436.pdf 7da4c832409958a8a587b8b1a9157eea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 43 Aug. 22d '89 The Players 16 Gramercy Park. Dear Jervis- I did get both your letters from Mexico and have metaphorically kicked myself many times for not telling you how pleased I was---especially with the first very interesting one. The second referred to my illness---wh threatened to be very serious, but I pulled through---although I found it best to curtail my season---four weeks. I am all right now, but so weary---nothing seems to rouse me from the lethargy which has prevented me from writing not only to you but my other friends, & <hr /> this only, dear Jervy, is the why I have neglected you. I hope you will get in the habit of coming here often, at all events while I am here---at present my visit is but brief, but I'll be acting here in October & you must call after---'tis the best place in town for a quiet, congenial loaf. If I'm not below come to my room above & chat. I will try to frame a business-like reply to your business letter, but doubt if I can do it properly. I have no clear recollection of the Mtge---but have an idea that the amount is $14000 & that part of it is on your lot, am I correct? If what I suggest does not suit just jot down how I can <hr /> best serve you in the matter. The papers are in my Boston safe---not here, and it may be a couple of weeks before I go to that city, unless it is necessary you should have them earlier. I am sorry you are not entirely well, but glad to know that you are happy on your dear old hill-top. Remember me most kindly to all the family with my love to Jervy. Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 18 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300474 T1889.08.22-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1889-08-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth thanks Jervis McEntee for his letters and indicates that he has been quite ill himself. Booth also briefly discusses a business deal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 43 Aug. 22d '89 The Players 16 Gramercy Park. Dear Jervis- I did get both your letters from Mexico and have metaphorically kicked myself many times for not telling you how pleased I was---especially with the first very interesting one. The second referred to my illness---wh threatened to be very serious, but I pulled through---although I found it best to curtail my season---four weeks. I am all right now, but so weary---nothing seems to rouse me from the lethargy which has prevented me from writing not only to you but my other friends, & <hr /> this only, dear Jervy, is the why I have neglected you. I hope you will get in the habit of coming here often, at all events while I am here---at present my visit is but brief, but I'll be acting here in October & you must call after---'tis the best place in town for a quiet, congenial loaf. If I'm not below come to my room above & chat. I will try to frame a business-like reply to your business letter, but doubt if I can do it properly. I have no clear recollection of the Mtge---but have an idea that the amount is $14000 & that part of it is on your lot, am I correct? If what I suggest does not suit just jot down how I can <hr /> best serve you in the matter. The papers are in my Boston safe---not here, and it may be a couple of weeks before I go to that city, unless it is necessary you should have them earlier. I am sorry you are not entirely well, but glad to know that you are happy on your dear old hill-top. Remember me most kindly to all the family with my love to Jervy. Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/035734aaf3a80a05570dafd241157ece.pdf 8dd2deba3f0aa801f7e3f19fa6c56353 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Wednesday A.M. Dear Jervis I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you <hr /> had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door wd have been open for you. I was so 'dumpy' last night that I saw no one off the stage & could hardly see those on it. Scy yours Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 7 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300477 T188?-MISC-2 Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 188? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee: "I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door wd have been open for you. I was so dumpy last night that I saw no one off the stage & could hardly see those on it." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Wednesday A.M. Dear Jervis I have this moment rcd your card for Century written yesterday. I did not see you in the box or surely would have sent for you. I wish you <hr /> had asked for Chase or Bromley-or sent word by an usher & the door wd have been open for you. I was so 'dumpy' last night that I saw no one off the stage & could hardly see those on it. Scy yours Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7171e4f76c62e5b7a5be5ea8690d3cee.pdf 412739822a4ae871a1bae3baca3a2f14 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (45-B written in pencil in corner) Dear Jervy Will see you soon-very busy. God bless you! Happy <hr /> New Year! [illegible] Ever yours Edwin Booth full name clipped off in haste. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 5 x 8 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300475 T188?.01.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 188?-01-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth jots down a note on a small card to Jervis McEntee reading: "Will see you soon - very busy. God bless you! Happy New Year." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (45-B written in pencil in corner) Dear Jervy Will see you soon-very busy. God bless you! Happy <hr /> New Year! [illegible] Ever yours Edwin Booth full name clipped off in haste. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/01abe354571e2a76990a882a4a008029.pdf 12d66bfd87fa60a2512389ca56b5d5ff Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 44 Cable Address, "Boldt Philadelphia." "The Stratford," Broad and Walnut Sts. Geo. C. Boldt, Prop'r. Philadelphia, Novr 28 1890 Hotel Bellevue, N. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. The Stratford, S. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. Boldt's Restaurant, Sullitt Building, Fourth St., Phila. The Wyandotte, South Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Jervis Two or three days ago I rec'd notice from 2d Nat: Bank - where I deposit - that your check had been returned from the Bk of Metropolis on acct of some irregularity in the signature and they want it as it appears in their book to conform with that which you left at yr bank. I couldn't attend to it at the time but have sent word to send me the chk & I will return it to you for correction. I now go to Boston (Hotel Thorndike) for the next two weeks. Forgive my haste. I hope you are well Yours forever Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 23 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300481 T1890.11.28-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-11-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reports to Jervis McEntee that there has been some problem with the bank and a check that McEntee sent him. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 44 Cable Address, "Boldt Philadelphia." "The Stratford," Broad and Walnut Sts. Geo. C. Boldt, Prop'r. Philadelphia, Novr 28 1890 Hotel Bellevue, N. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. The Stratford, S. W. Cor. Broad & Walnut Sts., Phila. Boldt's Restaurant, Sullitt Building, Fourth St., Phila. The Wyandotte, South Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Jervis Two or three days ago I rec'd notice from 2d Nat: Bank - where I deposit - that your check had been returned from the Bk of Metropolis on acct of some irregularity in the signature and they want it as it appears in their book to conform with that which you left at yr bank. I couldn't attend to it at the time but have sent word to send me the chk & I will return it to you for correction. I now go to Boston (Hotel Thorndike) for the next two weeks. Forgive my haste. I hope you are well Yours forever Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/49b3f04796dd8b8ad13ab03d1b92d59f.pdf 7513a22a599ba5b618418c35ae456c5d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 45 Hotel Thorndyke Boston Dec. 2d 1890 Dear Jervis I was sorry to receive a dictated letter from you last night & hope soon to see your own good fist. I sincerely hope, my old friend, that your condition as at present indicated, will speedily change. I'm sorry that this unimportant business matter should have annoyed you & at such a time too. The 2d <hr /> Nat: Bank Cashier sent me your chk with directions to simply guarantee your signature for the satisfaction of your bankers & all would be right. I did so & returned the chk; this might have been done at first without troubling you about it. I hope they'll not bother you any more. I hope to hear of your entire recovery before I leave Boston, I shall be here two <hr /> weeks then for one in Providence, after which I hope to rest for at least six. My health will not permit me to work longer without a break. God bless you! old boy, as soon as you feel able to do so write me a few lines & if there is anything I can do to serve you do not hesitate to call on our old friend Edwin Booth Love to all yr folk. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300482 T1890.12.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-12-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth tells Jervis McEntee that the confusion with the McEntee's check and Booth's bank has been cleared up. Booth hopes that they will not be troubled any more about it. Booth confides that he is tiring and needs more rest than in the past. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 45 Hotel Thorndyke Boston Dec. 2d 1890 Dear Jervis I was sorry to receive a dictated letter from you last night & hope soon to see your own good fist. I sincerely hope, my old friend, that your condition as at present indicated, will speedily change. I'm sorry that this unimportant business matter should have annoyed you & at such a time too. The 2d <hr /> Nat: Bank Cashier sent me your chk with directions to simply guarantee your signature for the satisfaction of your bankers & all would be right. I did so & returned the chk; this might have been done at first without troubling you about it. I hope they'll not bother you any more. I hope to hear of your entire recovery before I leave Boston, I shall be here two <hr /> weeks then for one in Providence, after which I hope to rest for at least six. My health will not permit me to work longer without a break. God bless you! old boy, as soon as you feel able to do so write me a few lines & if there is anything I can do to serve you do not hesitate to call on our old friend Edwin Booth Love to all yr folk. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ed4150610232e37efce597d8120be662.pdf 6c9b67742a0f9d4f9a98a943906e178e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. James Hotel, Piccadilly. Dear Mr. Collier. I will be with you Friday--for which night I send my card, if you care to use it, for my performance of the Moor. Pray do not endure the torture in mere politeness. I shall not feel hurt in the least if you prefer to see some other play in which case you are perfectly free to send <hr /> the pass to some friend or destroy it. I have promised to perform the 4th act of Richelieu for somebody's benefit--at the Lyceum-- next week, I think, consequently I will require my outfit, but it shall be returned the following day & remain at your service as long as you may need it. I will send my man for it the <hr /> day before I want it. I hope Mrs Collier & you enjoyed the deviltries of Iago [illegible] night. I caught a casual glimpse of you once or twice. Very Truly Yours Edwin Booth Feb: 8th <hr /> LONDON - W 11 [FEB?] 9 81 John Collier Ex 7 Chelsea Embankment. <hr /> St. James's Hotel Piccadilly [LONDON S W?] [illegible] [FEB?] 9 [illegible] 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 5 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 300422 T1881.02.08-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to John Collier 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 1881-02-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth sends a ticket "for my performance of the 'The Moor;'" to John Collier. Booth requests that he be allowed to retain a costume for Richelieu; and asks if Collier enjoyed "the develtries of Iago the other night." Both paper and evelope are imprinted St. James Hotel, Piccadilly. 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. James Hotel, Piccadilly. Dear Mr. Collier. I will be with you Friday--for which night I send my card, if you care to use it, for my performance of the Moor. Pray do not endure the torture in mere politeness. I shall not feel hurt in the least if you prefer to see some other play in which case you are perfectly free to send <hr /> the pass to some friend or destroy it. I have promised to perform the 4th act of Richelieu for somebody's benefit--at the Lyceum-- next week, I think, consequently I will require my outfit, but it shall be returned the following day & remain at your service as long as you may need it. I will send my man for it the <hr /> day before I want it. I hope Mrs Collier & you enjoyed the deviltries of Iago [illegible] night. I caught a casual glimpse of you once or twice. Very Truly Yours Edwin Booth Feb: 8th <hr /> LONDON - W 11 [FEB?] 9 81 John Collier Ex 7 Chelsea Embankment. <hr /> St. James's Hotel Piccadilly [LONDON S W?] [illegible] [FEB?] 9 [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1e552b1f7b700ef17bd4df90a45af027.pdf 7461bb3a87e41467ddb58382aa6189e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 60 Burnet House April 27th 1874 L. J. Cist Esq My dear Sir: It will give me great pleasure if you can afford me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4-12 P.M. <hr /> Mr Jefferson spent a part of yesterday with me & was most enthusiastic in his description of your treasures - urging me by all means to accept the favor you so kindly offer. Your beautiful "Ode on Art" will find a place in a little "casket of gems" <hr /> which I am preparing as a surprise for my little girl at school; many thanks for it - and for the rare treat you have in store for me. Truly yours Edwin Booth. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 15 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300395 T1874.04.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to L.J. Cist Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-04-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth thanks poet L.J. Cist for an "ode on art" and accepts an invitation to see Cist's "wonderful collection." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 60 Burnet House April 27th 1874 L. J. Cist Esq My dear Sir: It will give me great pleasure if you can afford me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4-12 P.M. <hr /> Mr Jefferson spent a part of yesterday with me & was most enthusiastic in his description of your treasures - urging me by all means to accept the favor you so kindly offer. Your beautiful "Ode on Art" will find a place in a little "casket of gems" <hr /> which I am preparing as a surprise for my little girl at school; many thanks for it - and for the rare treat you have in store for me. Truly yours Edwin Booth. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/07bd8d4208ecc02d8a0404598d77c043.pdf cc88addbaa2bd8ccd35f4136a8a54e59 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 17 x 22 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 300433 T1881.07.29-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Laurence Hutton 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 1881-07-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes Laurence Hutton regarding a copperplate of "my father as Richard" with a planned book. 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/1d1e876829624cca540f5ad69d5ae38a.pdf 91a21507baf203e926d458090d5b2e01 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Letterhead Grand Hotel, Gilmour & Son] Cincinnati, Mar: 2d 1882 Dear Mr Lockwood - Don't laugh at what I am about to tell you - nor think I am at all nervous, but forearmed is - no, I've got it backwards, but you know the proverb; as Hamlet says - "'tis something musty." At the outbreak of this little domestic "unpleasantness" I remarked "Perhaps McV., to vent his spite, will get Mark Grey (my would be assassin) released". Of course I said this in joke - never dreaming that the fellow,who in McV.'s theatre, in 1879, shot thrice at & barely missed me, would ever be released from the lunatic asylum where I had him placed, & whose Superintendant (Kilburn by name) assured McV. that so long as he had control Grey should not be let go, nor did he think that any sane man would release so dangerous a maniac. Imagine my surprise today when I learned that Grey had been set at liberty three months ago! People who know him have seen him. While acting in St Louis, the home of Grey, two weeks ago, I heard, during one of my scenes, what I suspected to be a pistol shot. <hr /> I looked up at the gallery & paused awhile, but it was not repeated; during that pause however the grimly-comic notion took possession of me that my friend Grey was in front. - I write to ask if you will not get your friend Quick to write Dr Kilburn, of Elgin Asylum, and ascertain particulars, & if it is lawful to let a murderous lunatic loose, & also what course I shall pursue to guard against him. I do not seriously think that McV. has had anything to do with his release, but they who will murder reputations are capable of any dastardly act, & it may be just possible that McV., who knows Kilburn, has (on my behalf) pleaded for Grey's release. He & his wife are soulless & could stoop to anything to wreak their vengeance for being frustrated in their scheme to rob me. This may be idle; but where devils & lunatics are concerned it is just as well to keep one's "weather eye" open. Truly Yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300438 T1882.03.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Luke Lockwood 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 1882-03-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes a letter on Grand Hotel stationary to Luke Lockwood commenting on the release of the man who tried to assassinate him (Edwin) in 1879 and recounting an incident when he mistook a noise in the theater for a "pistol snap." 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. [Letterhead Grand Hotel, Gilmour & Son] Cincinnati, Mar: 2d 1882 Dear Mr Lockwood - Don't laugh at what I am about to tell you - nor think I am at all nervous, but forearmed is - no, I've got it backwards, but you know the proverb; as Hamlet says - "'tis something musty." At the outbreak of this little domestic "unpleasantness" I remarked "Perhaps McV., to vent his spite, will get Mark Grey (my would be assassin) released". Of course I said this in joke - never dreaming that the fellow,who in McV.'s theatre, in 1879, shot thrice at & barely missed me, would ever be released from the lunatic asylum where I had him placed, & whose Superintendant (Kilburn by name) assured McV. that so long as he had control Grey should not be let go, nor did he think that any sane man would release so dangerous a maniac. Imagine my surprise today when I learned that Grey had been set at liberty three months ago! People who know him have seen him. While acting in St Louis, the home of Grey, two weeks ago, I heard, during one of my scenes, what I suspected to be a pistol shot. <hr /> I looked up at the gallery & paused awhile, but it was not repeated; during that pause however the grimly-comic notion took possession of me that my friend Grey was in front. - I write to ask if you will not get your friend Quick to write Dr Kilburn, of Elgin Asylum, and ascertain particulars, & if it is lawful to let a murderous lunatic loose, & also what course I shall pursue to guard against him. I do not seriously think that McV. has had anything to do with his release, but they who will murder reputations are capable of any dastardly act, & it may be just possible that McV., who knows Kilburn, has (on my behalf) pleaded for Grey's release. He & his wife are soulless & could stoop to anything to wreak their vengeance for being frustrated in their scheme to rob me. This may be idle; but where devils & lunatics are concerned it is just as well to keep one's "weather eye" open. 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/b6d8fe44a7e53dde9918d93eff6ef39b.pdf c2e980fef32379795b6339cff0ec2e13 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut St Theatre Apr 3d 186.8 My dear friend: I have scribbled off (in great haste and with no regard to poetic justice) a few quotations that bubbled up in my brain as I finished your letter. I hope they will serve - othre I shod really be ashamed of them - but no matter, I daresay a few silly ones will be satisfied with them. Forgive my scrawls & give my love to Prof. & Mrs [name] & to the travellers when you <hr /> write to them. My baby is with me & is well & happy - speaks often of dear little Georgie. Believe me Yr friend ever Edwin Booth To Miss Mary Felton of Cambridge Mass - speaking of Mrs Thos G Carey's family Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300378 T1868.04.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mary Felton Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-04-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth furnishes quotations to Mary Felton, an admirer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut St Theatre Apr 3d 186.8 My dear friend: I have scribbled off (in great haste and with no regard to poetic justice) a few quotations that bubbled up in my brain as I finished your letter. I hope they will serve - othre I shod really be ashamed of them - but no matter, I daresay a few silly ones will be satisfied with them. Forgive my scrawls & give my love to Prof. & Mrs [name] & to the travellers when you <hr /> write to them. My baby is with me & is well & happy - speaks often of dear little Georgie. Believe me Yr friend ever Edwin Booth To Miss Mary Felton of Cambridge Mass - speaking of Mrs Thos G Carey's family Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f587658bf2168c3f2d72656d80001eb6.pdf 6b023d660d67f688c791e765c0832602 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300316 T1862.11.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mr. Huntington Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reports to Huntington on his success as manager of The Boston Theatre for three weeks, adding that "the war does not seem to affect business." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9116a226d7bfa4c15ae014916a29b8fb.pdf 7708d4247a0638e0de9dca813a2662b0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 64-A June 7th 1881 Thursday --Many thanks, my dear Mr. Toole, for your kindnefs and for the delightful entertainment which my daughter & I enjoyed to the full - almost to bursting. Am leaving England (Saturday morning) I bid you 'goodbye' most cordially with best wishes <hr /> for your health and a long life of jollity. Sincerely yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 19 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300431 T1881.06.07-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mr. Toole 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 1881-06-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth thanks Toole for an entertainment and says farewell. 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. 64-A June 7th 1881 Thursday --Many thanks, my dear Mr. Toole, for your kindnefs and for the delightful entertainment which my daughter & I enjoyed to the full - almost to bursting. Am leaving England (Saturday morning) I bid you 'goodbye' most cordially with best wishes <hr /> for your health and a long life of jollity. Sincerely yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ca3e5274776a263e2f07398524db9b12.pdf 6ccc1a511bbe56318cdbb1ffad5bd027 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 71-A 42 East 25th St Octr: 28th 83 Mr dear Mrs Ewer Although I have been silent on the subject so sacred to us all believe me my sympathy is as profound and sincere as any that has been profferred for in words. The sudden departure of my dear friend so soon after the loss of my poor brother, and other sad experiences of late, confused me so that not ‘till I received, by chance, information of the Fund <hr /> about to be raised for yourself and children could I think of the sad happenings of the past few months with other than selfish feelings. I trust you will not deem me indelicate or officious in offering you some little assistance in your present embarrassment - The only aid that man can give to those who recieve in full abundance the consolation which I know you have from <hr /> Him who alone can heal the wounds that His wisdom inflicts. While subscribing to the Fund I desire also to render some immediate assistance to those so dear to him who [was?] dear to me, and I beg that you will not deny me the privilege of doing for his what he would have done for mine in similar circumstances. With profound respect and sincerest sympathy <hr /> believe [me?], dear Mrs Ewer. Faithfully yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 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 300449 T1883.10.28-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mrs. F.C. Ewer 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 1883-10-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses his condolences to Mrs. F.C. Ewer. 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. 71-A 42 East 25th St Octr: 28th 83 Mr dear Mrs Ewer Although I have been silent on the subject so sacred to us all believe me my sympathy is as profound and sincere as any that has been profferred for in words. The sudden departure of my dear friend so soon after the loss of my poor brother, and other sad experiences of late, confused me so that not ‘till I received, by chance, information of the Fund <hr /> about to be raised for yourself and children could I think of the sad happenings of the past few months with other than selfish feelings. I trust you will not deem me indelicate or officious in offering you some little assistance in your present embarrassment - The only aid that man can give to those who recieve in full abundance the consolation which I know you have from <hr /> Him who alone can heal the wounds that His wisdom inflicts. While subscribing to the Fund I desire also to render some immediate assistance to those so dear to him who [was?] dear to me, and I beg that you will not deny me the privilege of doing for his what he would have done for mine in similar circumstances. With profound respect and sincerest sympathy <hr /> believe [me?], dear Mrs Ewer. Faithfully 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/96a3fe78c09ad06705fb78118cdd140a.pdf 63ff29e9d0c0071841a4b81de63edcbd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 71-AA R 42 East 25th St April 16th 84 Dear Mr. Field I send you today a few of the plates that Mr. Daly has made for me, according to my directions; also the old ones left with me by Mr. Seymour. Many interruptions have prevented me from sending them earlier, but there is ample time for all that <hr /> need be made for the four weeks in November. I hope to take possession of my Boston home in a few weeks, my Mother's illness delays me. Truly yours Edwin Booth Should you require a scenic artist I can recommend Chas Witham as one of the <hr /> most satisfactory; he was with me at "Booth's" & the old "Winter Garden" E.B. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper 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 300455 T1884.04.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to R.M. Field Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-04-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth sends some plates, possibly engravings, to R.M. Field mentioning a scenic artist whom he highly recommends. 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. 71-AA R 42 East 25th St April 16th 84 Dear Mr. Field I send you today a few of the plates that Mr. Daly has made for me, according to my directions; also the old ones left with me by Mr. Seymour. Many interruptions have prevented me from sending them earlier, but there is ample time for all that <hr /> need be made for the four weeks in November. I hope to take possession of my Boston home in a few weeks, my Mother's illness delays me. Truly yours Edwin Booth Should you require a scenic artist I can recommend Chas Witham as one of the <hr /> most satisfactory; he was with me at "Booth's" & the old "Winter Garden" E.B. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/45b275959f9b8e6e26a240ea444729d8.pdf a6ab2c2897b4f2ad6fce4e10756b4159 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Upper left-hand corner; 53) Dorchester March 24th. 1863 My dear Sir - Will you accept this bouquet as a slight acknowledgement of your kindnefs? Trifling as it may seem it has in my eyes a pricelefs value, for it is fraught with sad sweet memories of our who was too good for earth. I trust you will receive it as a slight token of my gratitude, and should it ever call to mind him whose life she made a blifsful drama let it draw from you a prayer for his relief who suffers so keenly. <hr /> That I shall be with her again is my sincere belief -- that it may please our Father some to reunite us is my most fervent prayer. Deeply regretting my absence on the day you called, and with my warmest wishes for your welfare, believe me sincerely and gratefully Yours Edwin Booth Rev. Mr. Huntington Boston. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300325 T1863.03.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Reverend Huntington Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes about the loss of his wife to Reverend Huntington who performed her funeral service. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Upper left-hand corner; 53) Dorchester March 24th. 1863 My dear Sir - Will you accept this bouquet as a slight acknowledgement of your kindnefs? Trifling as it may seem it has in my eyes a pricelefs value, for it is fraught with sad sweet memories of our who was too good for earth. I trust you will receive it as a slight token of my gratitude, and should it ever call to mind him whose life she made a blifsful drama let it draw from you a prayer for his relief who suffers so keenly. <hr /> That I shall be with her again is my sincere belief -- that it may please our Father some to reunite us is my most fervent prayer. Deeply regretting my absence on the day you called, and with my warmest wishes for your welfare, believe me sincerely and gratefully Yours Edwin Booth Rev. Mr. Huntington Boston. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b3ac34c5fb879e5fd79b3d3fbb585a87.pdf 195b77c6e22f78eb87e69f71c0b7982b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Octr: 25th 1881? Dear Dr. Collyer Mrs. Booth must be ignorant of the letter I wrote you, and wh you said satisfied her parents, - as Mrs. [Paleman?] has just told me that my wife today repeated her willingness to see me provided I would write such a letter. I have asked Dr. [Gaguer?] to explain the case to Mrs Booth and to her parents that my visit may be satisfactory to all. I have been so misunderstood that I wd wish a disinterested party to be present at our interview, and I feel sure that your presence wd have a good influence on all. Will it be con- <hr /> venient for you to be there or go with me this evening? I think she should be fully prepared for my visit and that she should know that I have made offers of reconciliation to her parents and that they should know her wish, otherwise my presence there might be objectionable. I hardly know what to do – my brain seems dazed. Whether to go now or after the play I cannot determine. I sent to Dr [Wopur?] because he visits Mrs Booth every evening early and could probably notify me how to act in case you are engaged. In great haste Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 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 300435 T1881.10.25-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Robert Collyer 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 1881-10-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes Robert Collyer regarding marital difficulties with his second wife, Mary McVicker, and invites Collyer to mediate in their quarrel. 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. Octr: 25th 1881? Dear Dr. Collyer Mrs. Booth must be ignorant of the letter I wrote you, and wh you said satisfied her parents, - as Mrs. [Paleman?] has just told me that my wife today repeated her willingness to see me provided I would write such a letter. I have asked Dr. [Gaguer?] to explain the case to Mrs Booth and to her parents that my visit may be satisfactory to all. I have been so misunderstood that I wd wish a disinterested party to be present at our interview, and I feel sure that your presence wd have a good influence on all. Will it be con- <hr /> venient for you to be there or go with me this evening? I think she should be fully prepared for my visit and that she should know that I have made offers of reconciliation to her parents and that they should know her wish, otherwise my presence there might be objectionable. I hardly know what to do – my brain seems dazed. Whether to go now or after the play I cannot determine. I sent to Dr [Wopur?] because he visits Mrs Booth every evening early and could probably notify me how to act in case you are engaged. In great haste 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/4ad0a27b127221bad979651edb739560.pdf 290790181f43c1b82361e009491f25c7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 70-A Edwin Booth MORLEYS HOTEL TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON. W. C. Dec 18th, 1882 T. Edgar Pemberton Dear Sir - Many and sincere thanks for the kind note you left for me. My remembrance of Birmingham will ever be most agreeable, but I fear that I shall never visit your city again. Again thanking you I am truly yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 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 300443 T1882.12.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to T.E. Pemberton 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 1882-12-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth sends his regrets to T.E. Pemberton that he will not visit Birmingham again. 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. 70-A Edwin Booth MORLEYS HOTEL TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON. W. C. Dec 18th, 1882 T. Edgar Pemberton Dear Sir - Many and sincere thanks for the kind note you left for me. My remembrance of Birmingham will ever be most agreeable, but I fear that I shall never visit your city again. Again thanking you I am truly yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e0fc7a2a6c7338b895bf6702107efe5a.pdf 65fa761cdd67ca6e7db081bfcd926080 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300297 T1861.12.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Thomas Hicks 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 Edwin Booth writes a lengthy letter to painter Thomas Hicks on the birth of Edwin's daughter and Hicks's painting of Booth as Iago. 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/6025b5145a3f1a82e4889873c76a60fa.pdf 8c070605789902d153db8e4950df9005 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 16th 1867 My dear Sir: Mr. Barrett is in England. I have not seen him since we conversed together, and I doubt if he ever recd a letter I directed to New Orleans- relative to his purchasing [yr.?] play. [1 or 2 sentences sliced out] Being obliged now to travel far & work hard & make up the losses of one little day, which – “at one fell swoop” – deprived me of a theatre & the result of long & painful labor. I wish I could advise you in regard to the <hr /> “Artist” – but know not what to say. Edwin Adams & Chas Barren are the only two young men who are likely to need new plays. Barrett now being engaged with [Boucicault?] to perform such characters as he shall write for him & I daresay (like myself) he has his hands full. Sincerely hoping for a change to brighter days – I am Very truly yours E. Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth June 6/67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300372 T1867.06.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-06-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth addresses a letter to "My Dear Sirs" regretting that he is "obliged now to travel and work hard to make up the losses on one little day." A sentence or two has been sliced out of the first page. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 16th 1867 My dear Sir: Mr. Barrett is in England. I have not seen him since we conversed together, and I doubt if he ever recd a letter I directed to New Orleans- relative to his purchasing [yr.?] play. [1 or 2 sentences sliced out] Being obliged now to travel far & work hard & make up the losses of one little day, which – “at one fell swoop” – deprived me of a theatre & the result of long & painful labor. I wish I could advise you in regard to the <hr /> “Artist” – but know not what to say. Edwin Adams & Chas Barren are the only two young men who are likely to need new plays. Barrett now being engaged with [Boucicault?] to perform such characters as he shall write for him & I daresay (like myself) he has his hands full. Sincerely hoping for a change to brighter days – I am Very truly yours E. Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth June 6/67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/32763933a14ac3e5cf1273f8a85a1dc2.pdf 5c5ec1f20aaa213b09dd4685e5cd6f25 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feby 4th My dear Sir- I received your note and in reply regret to say I am unable to grant yr wishes. I have so many calls upon me that it is quite difficult for me at present to see my way clearly. I have already more pictures than I have room to place them - nor can I afford to indulge in such luxuries farther than I have already done. Had I only [failing to find?] me - provided I had the means, you should not be hindered in your pursuit of art; I admire & appreciate your sentiments but unfortunately cannot aid you in it. - [Urgent?] business <hr /> has prevented me from acknowledging the receipt of yr note (which in my [illegible] opened is respected by me) until now. In [illegible] haste & with sincere wishes for yr future welfare, I am yours truly E. Booth If the enclosed will assist you in defraying the rent of yr studio-accept it as a loan, which need not give you unnecessary [annoyance?] - relative to its return. E.B. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300409 T187?.02.04-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 187?-02-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes an unknown painter declining to purchase his work. 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. Feby 4th My dear Sir- I received your note and in reply regret to say I am unable to grant yr wishes. I have so many calls upon me that it is quite difficult for me at present to see my way clearly. I have already more pictures than I have room to place them - nor can I afford to indulge in such luxuries farther than I have already done. Had I only [failing to find?] me - provided I had the means, you should not be hindered in your pursuit of art; I admire & appreciate your sentiments but unfortunately cannot aid you in it. - [Urgent?] business <hr /> has prevented me from acknowledging the receipt of yr note (which in my [illegible] opened is respected by me) until now. In [illegible] haste & with sincere wishes for yr future welfare, I am yours truly E. Booth If the enclosed will assist you in defraying the rent of yr studio-accept it as a loan, which need not give you unnecessary [annoyance?] - relative to its return. E.B. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20