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68 Madison Ave.
Novr. 29th 1878
Dear Jervy -
I have let your letter of 17th inst go by - hoping to see you soon, for you said you might make an early visit to the city.
Today your 26th came and I am glad that you threaten to take Mrs Vaux' place in case she cannot attend the play. I believe Gertrude would tell you to do just what most folks consider not altogether right under the circum
stances, but what all sensible people must endorse as the proper and healthful course. Come out of yourself, and live -- while God wills that you shall still inhabit "this flesh that walls about our life."
I am mightily pleased that your good old parents desire to see me, and I shall do my best to pleasure them. I perform Hamlet on Monday next & will repeat it the following week - perhaps
more than once, but of that I am not sure. Shall I send seats for Monday? Shall I send four instead of three - that you may come anyhow? Othello will be acted at the Matinee, but I play Lago & Harkins the Moor. This is Friday; I won't have time, I fear, to wait for your reply -- therefore I will hold the 4 seats reserved for Monday up to the last moment. Businefs has not been vey good, nor has my
acting been up to the work every night; I am not well & have felt no interest in anything.
Remember us very kindly to your parents & to all the brothers & sisters.
I have just pulled through a tedious rehearsal with a heavy ache on my back.
God blefs you.
Ever Yours
Edwin