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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.

Edwin Booth reports to Emma Cushman on his daughter Edwina's illness.

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…

In a letter to "My Dear Friend", Edwin Booth comments on the public furor over his fall at the Academy in New York and the spiteful attacks that have appeared in the media from reviewers and the press.

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…

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,…

Edwin Booth thanks Jervis McEntee for his letters and indicates that he has been quite ill himself. Booth also briefly discusses a business deal.

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…

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."

Edwin Booth reports to Jervis McEntee that there has been some problem with the bank and a check that McEntee sent him.

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.

A printed list titled "Christmas subscription for the employees of The Players" is signed by Edwin Booth and others.

Joseph Jefferson sends birthday wishes to Edwin Booth. Enclosed with the letter are Edwin Booth's notes for a brief address given by Booth for Founder's Night at the Players Club. On the reverse side is a note to Edwina from "Harry" identifying…

Edwin Booth inscribes and signs a photograph of the painting of him by John Singer Sargent. The inscription reads: "To Peter Gilsey with kind regards of Edwin Booth. 1891".

A World War I advertisement details how Americans can "Help Our Brave Ally" by sending funds to the Italian War Relief Fund.

John Wilkes Booth writes a flirtatious note to a young woman, enclosing his picture and noting that he is leaving for Boston soon.

In his first letter to Isabel Sumner, John Wilkes Booth writes: "Dear Miss Isabel, How shall I write you; as lover, friend, or brother." He urges her to write him at once and signs it simply "John." Booth writes from 28 E. 19th St., New York City.

John Wilkes Booth's second letter to Isabel Sumner reads: "Dearest Isabel Have you forgotten me so soon, I hope not. I have been here over a week now, and may be here a week longer I then go to New York again. This is a great country,…

John Wilkes Booth's third letter to Isabel Sumner reads: "Dearest Friend I have just returned from the mountains of Penna, God bless you, I was sure you had forgotten me. I love you, and I feel that in the fountains of my heart, a seal is set …

John Wilkes Booth's fourth letter Isabel Sumner reads: "My dear Friend, Have I in any way offended you, if so it has been unwittingly I will come at once to Boston . I am your friend Forever John".

In John Wilkes Booth's letter to Isabel Sumner, he writes: "Dearest Isabel I am so sorry I have just recd your note and not two hours ago had a gash cut in my arm about two inches long Bless you John".

In his fifth or sixth letter to Isabel Sumner, John Wilkes Booth writes: "Aug 26th Dearest Friend Isabel I recd your sweet flowers yesterday And you know how delighted I must have been the doctor came at last; but did not cut my arm. He has put…

John Wilkes Booth sells his 25 shares in the Boston Water Power Company to J.N. Fiske. The Boston Water Power Company stock certificate was granted to Booth on March 6, 1863 and signed by the president of the firm. Booth signs and dates his transfer…

John Wilkes Booth writes a poem for Miss Mary C. White of Richmond, Virginia. Booth's poem of two four-line stanzas is an acrostic spelling of "Mary & John". White's Forget-Me-Not Album is made of hand-painted and gilt-decorated boards, with…

This fragment of a larger sheet, probably the second of a three-page letter, is written by John Wilkes Booth to an unknown person thought by some to be Field, of the Boston Theatre. This portion is the unsigned page plus the P.S. on the reverse side…