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Edwin Booth regrets that he will not be able to call upon James Lorimer Graham this evening. Both Edwin "Big B" and his son "Little B" are ill.

Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham apologizing for not writing sooner. Booth writes of family matters and his plans for the upcoming season. He signs his letter "Big B."

Edwin Booth writes to James Lorimer Graham regarding Booth's visit to Brighton.

Edwin Booth expresses his regrets to James Lorimer Graham for their early departure from Graham's home the night before. Booth signs his letter as "Big B."

Edwin Booth encloses for James Lorimer Graham a note brought to him by Henrietta. Booth makes jest of taking the liberty of opening the note for which he could be sent to the Bastille.

Edwin Booth expresses his delight to James Lorimer Graham that Graham is having a grand time. Booth regrets not taking the same trips.

Edwin Booth informs George Karnes that the company is complete.

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."

Edwin Booth informs James Lorimer Graham that he and his son, "The little B", will not be going out this evening due to trouble with his knee.

Edwin Booth writes to Emma Cushman regarding the death of Booth's first wife, Mary Devlin, and his resignation to the loss. He forwards a photo, "the last picture taken of Mary."

Edwin Booth writes about the loss of his wife to Reverend Huntington who performed her funeral service.

Mounted on posterboard, is a September 24, 1857, Playbill: By public request, Mr. Edwin Booth, the young American tragedian, in Richard III at the Boston Theatre; a CDV of Edwin Booth with his signature; and Booth's autograph on a small card…

Edwin Booth writes a friendly letter to Epes Sargent expressing an inner melancholy, "I must be a little dead inside."

Edwin Booth writes to W.A. Stephens mentioning his need to stay away from the public, undoubtedly owing to his brother's assassination of Lincoln; along with general affairs of the theater.

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.

Edwin Booth furnishes quotations to Mary Felton, an admirer.

Edwin Booth reflects upon his acting career in a letter to Epes Sargent.

Edwin Booth writes H.W. Bryant acknowledging his receipt of two portraits from Bryant.

Edwin Booth addresses an envelope to John E. Russell of Leicester, Massachusetts. The stamp has been cut off of the envelope.

In his correspondence with his sculptor, J.Q.A. Ward, Edwin Booth arranges a visit, adding "you can have anything from my wardrobe as you desire."

Edwin Booth states to J. Hutchinson that he cannot supply anything that belonged to his father due to the fire at the Winter Garden several years ago.

Edwin Booth thanks poet L.J. Cist for an "ode on art" and accepts an invitation to see Cist's "wonderful collection."

Edwin Booth assures Jervis McEntee that everything he sent Booth came safely and promptly. Booth speaks of some sort of "calamity" and hopes to return soon.

Edwin Booth comforts Jervis McEntee over the death of his wife.

Edwin Booth writes another letter to Jervis McEntee in order to console his friend over the death of his wife, yet he realizes that no words can make his friend feel better.