W. H. Chamberlin to Edwina Booth Grossman

W. H. Chamberlin to Edwina Booth Grossman

On the same day that Edwin Booth dies, W. H. Chamberlin writes to Edwina Booth Grossman recounting a kindness her father did for him ten years earlier. Chamberlin refers to an enclosed clipping, but it is no longer with the letter.

Chamberlin, W.H.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1893-06-07

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T1893.06.07-MISC

108 McGregor Avenue

Mount Auburn,

Cincinnati, Ohio

June 7, 1893.

Dear Madam:

Ten years ago your father rendered me a service beyond value. It was done in my absence and when I was an entire stranger to him. As soon as I knew of the service, I tried to write him my thanks. Once afterwards I had the pleasure of meeting him and speaking

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my thanks.

His conduct in this incident revealed to me a phase of his character that made him greater in my estimation than all that was ever claimed for him by reason of his genius as an actor.

In the inclosed clipping I endeavored to say something of the kindness of his heart as I know it in my experience, and I beg to be allowed to convey to you, his daughter, my heartfelt tribute to his worth.

Respectfully Yours,

W. H. Chamberlin

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Mrs. Edwina Booth Grossman

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