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(5) mentions the assassination of Lincoln; (10) gives reasons for not performing at benefit for Wemyss; (15) expresses regret at Madame Ponisi's decision to leave the New York stage. Attached to (2) is an autograph and to (16) is a poetic tribute to Forrest.
Regarding Edwin's upcoming trip to New Orleans.
Regarding Edwin's withdrawal from Drury Lane and an offer from Covent Garden.
Forrest denies that he is going to "the land of gold" [California], as stated in the newspapers. Addressed to Taylor at 58 Prince Street, New York. Undated; estimated date based on pencil note on item and acquisition information.
Recipients: Catherine Forrest, Edwin Forrest, Daniel Maclise, Thomas J. Serle, Mrs. Thomas J. Serle, Charles Hamilton Smith, Henry P. Smith and others. Some items undated.
Also includes a printed program of the exercises held at the Edwin Forrest Home to commemorate Shakespeare's birthday on April 23, 1887.
Correspondents: Colonel [Thomas] Allston Brown and Edwin [Sydney] Stuart. Letter (2) to Stuart discusses removing Edwin Forrest's remains to his home and also mentions his great attributes as an actor.
Letter to J. Sabin, 1862 November 2, inviting him to work in Forrest's library; letter to Maurice --, 1853 June 11, regarding an accident on Forrest's boat; pencilled note to Prosper M. Wetmore, 1834 February 11, regarding a Mr. Phalen, with a later annotation by Wetmore dated 1873 April 10.
Recipients: Augustin Daly and Richard Dorney.