Edwin Booth to Mrs. F.C. Ewer

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

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

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

believe [me?], dear Mrs Ewer.

Faithfully yours

Edwin Booth