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Jefferson wishes he could comfort Winter and his wife in "this great affliction," likely a reference to the death of their son Arthur. Tells Winter to "hope that the one who has gone may have escaped the many sorrows" and advises Winter not to stop his tears.
Jefferson apologizes for being a poor correspondent. Is enjoying the weather and painting "with more satisfaction than ever." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Pencil annotation on upper-right corner of the letter reads: To Winter.
Jefferson speaks of the "magnetic Booth, the intellectual Irving, and the industrious Barrett" (possibly Lawrence Barrett or Wilson Barrett) as hanging their banners on the outward wall, while he is idly sucking oranges in the South and painting. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."
Jefferson questions the length of Wilson Barrett's proposed bill, particularly with regards to Chatterton. Wonders if Barrett would consider anything shorter than the play he suggests, and mentions "would he not shine in the oration scene of Mark Anthony?" He (Jefferson) does not know Mr. Barrett, he "of course could not take the liberty of asking him to alter his proposal." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."
Jefferson is only in town for the week, and he hopes to see Winter. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Address on letter: 27 Madison Ave. With envelope addressed to Winter at P.O. Box 18, Fort Hill, Tompkinsville, Staten Island
Jefferson hopes Winter will drop in on him at the theater. On letterhead of Booth's Theatre, 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Date of letter based on annotation in the hand of William Winter.
Discusses arrangements for Winter's upcoming visit.
Jefferson indicates he has received books. Will be playing at Daly's next Friday. Indicates "the book is finished," presumably a reference to his autobiography. Addressed to "Willie."
The recipient is either William Winter or William Jefferson Winter. Letter signed "Joe." Jefferson will leave tickets at the box office. The date is provided by Winter. Also, at the bottom of this letter, a note by Jefferson Winter in which he indicates that his godfather cut him out of his will for "knowing too much."
Sends his itinerary for performances in The rivals. Mentions Shakespeare and Bacon. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."