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Edwin Booth writes a fine letter concerning theatrical news to E.C. Benedict including his engagement at the Lyceum, roles of Othello and Iago, his contact with Henry Irving, and Irving's plans to tour in America.

Edwin Booth cancels his doctor appointment as his throat is better. Booth writes his note on St. James's Hotel stationery with that logo crossed out and a handwritten notation indicating that he is now staying at the Brunswick Hotel.

Edwin Booth thanks Toole for an entertainment and says farewell.

Edwin Booth writes Jervis McEntee that Mary is still very, very ill, and the McVickers, who he would like to set adrift, are still staying with the Booths. Booth speaks of visiting several people and mentions others he should call upon. The in-laws…

Edwin Booth writes Laurence Hutton regarding a copperplate of "my father as Richard" with a planned book.

Edwin Booth informs Jervis McEntee that Booth and Edwina have been to the Music Hall noting that Booth's mother is lonely and wants him to visit. Booth has a four week engagement that will keep him "on the road" until April and hopes to return to…

Edwin Booth writes Robert Collyer regarding marital difficulties with his second wife, Mary McVicker, and invites Collyer to mediate in their quarrel.

Edwin Booth confesses to Jervis McEntee that he is exhausted and far behind on his correspondence. Booth comments about his wife's expected death and the "slanders which the filthy minded parents still circulate about me."

In his lettter to Jervis McEntee Booth talks about ongoing in-law problems and his wife's death. Booth expresses the hope that the spirits will sway Mary's evil minded parents to do him right. He believes that Mary was kept under alcoholic…

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."

Edwin Booth apologizes to Jervis McEntee for being a poor correspondent. Julia Vaux is with them and Edwina's health has returned, but she seldom visits with people. He talks of his travels and upcoming engagements.

Edwin Booth reports to Jervis McEntee that his travels continue. Booth, Edwina and Julia are disappointed to not receive letters from home. They had to skip Amsterdam because the dampness of Holland affected Booth and Edwina, but "Julia did not feel…

Edwin Booth begins his letter to Jervis McEntee by saying that he is "dumpy & dull as an old cat with the mumps." He thanks McEntee for the interesting letter which McEntee asked him to destroy. They won't be going to Rome for Christmas because…

On the occassion of his 49th birthday, Edwin Booth recalls in a letter to Jervis McEntee of how he spent some previous birthdays. Booth is worried about Downing Vaux, but Downing will be joining them for the remainder of their tour. Downing's…

Edwin Booth sends his regrets to T.E. Pemberton that he will not visit Birmingham again.

Edwin Booth writes Jervis McEntee that Edwina has heard from Downing and looks forward to their meeting. Booth himself has written to Downing with some sort of proposition. He wants to read the writings of Fanny Kimble but hesitates to meet her,…

Edwin Booth shares with Jervis McEntee that he has received disturbing news about Downing Vaux's health, and is hiding it from Edwina. He wonders, "Will his brain be ever restored? Who can tell."

Edwin Booth shares with Jervis McEntee that Edwina is very depressed because she has just written to Downing Vaux concerning her doubts about their relationship. Although Edwina initially withheld the information from her father, she recently updated…

Although sick with bile and about to begin rehearsals, Edwin Booth writes a short note to Jervis McEntee to arrange for the shipment of some of his furniture to McEntee who has agreed to oversee the shipment.

Edwin Booth expresses his condolences to Mrs. F.C. Ewer.

Edwin Booth expresses his condolences to Jervis McEntee over the death of McEntee's mother. Booth is unable to write a longer note or comfort Edwina because of his excrutiating dyspepsia (ulcer?). A doctor told Booth to keep from acting, but he…

Edwin Booth unloads his worry and asks Jervis McEntee's assistance regarding Downing Vaux. Edwina has broken off the romance, but Downing is insisting to see her. Edwina is frightened by his behavior. Edwin is also concerned due to the fact that…

Edwin Booth sends a gracious acknowledgement of recognition to Francis Lobdell.

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…

Edwin Booth sends some plates, possibly engravings, to R.M. Field mentioning a scenic artist whom he highly recommends.