256 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7c502a3ea0d26fde6e0bcd1d3caf5da4.pdf cb802c1c60b954a7c1c0337ff71b65f8 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 7 p 38 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300553 T186?-JWB Title A name given to the resource Stage directions for plays in which John Wilkes Booth appeared Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 186? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Five manuscript sheets in an unknown hand give stage and scenery directions for five different plays in which John Wilkes Booth appeared. The plays include Macbeth (1863 Jan 26); Damon and Pythias (1864 May); Richard III (1862); Robbers (1862); and one from an unidentified production dated 26 January 1862 at the end. Two of the sheets have "J.W. Booth 1862" at the top corner; one with his name written in full at the bottom. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/89f0cd88f50ca83187fb5ba3c9281460.pdf f82d76ba7439f55267bcf8400ad435b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 643 6th Avenue My dear Mary please accept the few enclosed trifles - for a New years gift, from Yours Afectionately M A Booth Jnry 19th 1870 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 13 x 10 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300387 T1870.01.19-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Mary McVicker Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-01-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth writes a brief note to Mary McVicker Booth (Edwin's 2nd wife) upon forwarding a gift to her. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 643 6th Avenue My dear Mary please accept the few enclosed trifles - for a New years gift, from Yours Afectionately M A Booth Jnry 19th 1870 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/47290be371c18a64eb7faed8ab97c015.pdf 2dc406128d23a47356ecdfe91fc7898a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt A Maine Feb 2nd 1870 Hon James H Orne: My dear Sir: When I explain my reason for writing this note upon your kind notice, with my impression of your great nobleness of heart, I feel assured, you will excuse the liberty I am taking. Mrs Orne has frequently written to me, during the winter and has invariably assured me of [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> of the interest you are taking regarding Congressional action in my behalf. As you are doubtless aware, she is now in Italy & I have not heard from her since her arrival there. The details of my situation regarding pecuniary matters, would be too painful for me to write to you, from dear Mrs Orne, who in her kindness & sympathy, has proved an angel of light to me,I dare say, you have [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> heard exactly, in what manner I am compelled to live---both at home & abroad. Between my great sorrow, & humiliating surroundings, separated from a devoted husband; who always provided so comfortably & even luxuriously for me, you can imagine that the great change, is crushing me to the earth. The anxiety too, regarding what Congress will do for me---where it is so much required---has completely undermined my health, so much so---that the physician who has been attending upon me, <hr /> has urged me to go South. Alas, alas, it would be a sad story to reveal to him, that the wife of the man, whose life was so sacrificed in his country's service, has not the means to leave the place, where she now is. Dear Mr Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the service of my great & good husband, will be recognised by his country. The silence so far, regarding, some relief for me in Congress - is <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations I may have. Words cannot express, my fearfully trying position, at [present?] I remain, most respectfully, Mrs A Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300111 T1870.02.02 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to James Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-02-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Desperate to resolve her pecuniary situation, Mary Lincoln appeals to wealthy Republican benefactor James Orme: "Dear Mr. Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the services of my great & good husband, will be recognised, by his country. The silence so far, regarding some relief for me in Congress -- is very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations, I may have " Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt A Maine Feb 2nd 1870 Hon James H Orne: My dear Sir: When I explain my reason for writing this note upon your kind notice, with my impression of your great nobleness of heart, I feel assured, you will excuse the liberty I am taking. Mrs Orne has frequently written to me, during the winter and has invariably assured me of [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> of the interest you are taking regarding Congressional action in my behalf. As you are doubtless aware, she is now in Italy & I have not heard from her since her arrival there. The details of my situation regarding pecuniary matters, would be too painful for me to write to you, from dear Mrs Orne, who in her kindness & sympathy, has proved an angel of light to me,I dare say, you have [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> heard exactly, in what manner I am compelled to live---both at home & abroad. Between my great sorrow, & humiliating surroundings, separated from a devoted husband; who always provided so comfortably & even luxuriously for me, you can imagine that the great change, is crushing me to the earth. The anxiety too, regarding what Congress will do for me---where it is so much required---has completely undermined my health, so much so---that the physician who has been attending upon me, <hr /> has urged me to go South. Alas, alas, it would be a sad story to reveal to him, that the wife of the man, whose life was so sacrificed in his country's service, has not the means to leave the place, where she now is. Dear Mr Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the service of my great & good husband, will be recognised by his country. The silence so far, regarding, some relief for me in Congress - is <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations I may have. Words cannot express, my fearfully trying position, at [present?] I remain, most respectfully, Mrs A Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fa6c1aeeb145a1490b0ce718abdf4b33.pdf 15425093b451f3cb5586d2b226ee2a9e Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 32 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300388 T1870.04.08-MISC Title A name given to the resource Lawrence Barrett, J.C. Barry, and Edward Loomis Davenport to Giuseppe Operti Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Barrett, Lawrence; Davenport, E. L. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-04-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource From Booth's Theatre in New York City, Lawrence Barrett, E.L. Davenport and J.C. Barry praise Giuseppe Operti for his musical composition for Julius Caesar. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b610aa9571a303055431ebf34af8a3e9.pdf d6033ac545c02dccdcb4e2cea2709db6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Law Office of Herndon & Orendorff Springfield, Ills., April 19th 1870 W.H. Herndon, A. Orendorff Mr. French - On coming home from court I found your excellent letter, dated the 3d inst; and now let me say I am much much obliged to you for it. With the letter I received your address. I shall read it soon carefully. I casually looked over it and what I saw & read pleased me. I am happy to know that my letter on Mr Lincoln's Religion gave you some insight into Mr Lincoln's nature. The letter is true: it will never be contradicted substantially. Mr Lincoln scorned all Theology – all the mechanics of Christianity – hated formalism & cant. Mr Lincoln was large – and charitable – deep & broad in his religious views If I ever visit Washington I shall most assuredly call and see you. I thank you again for your letter and add- <hr /> ress. I thank you for the information contained in your letter. Your Truly W H Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 27 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300389 T1870.04.19-MISC Title A name given to the resource William H. Herndon to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-04-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource On Herndon & Orendorff law office stationery, William H. Herndon writes a letter to B.B. French discussing Abraham Lincoln and his religion. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Law Office of Herndon & Orendorff Springfield, Ills., April 19th 1870 W.H. Herndon, A. Orendorff Mr. French - On coming home from court I found your excellent letter, dated the 3d inst; and now let me say I am much much obliged to you for it. With the letter I received your address. I shall read it soon carefully. I casually looked over it and what I saw & read pleased me. I am happy to know that my letter on Mr Lincoln's Religion gave you some insight into Mr Lincoln's nature. The letter is true: it will never be contradicted substantially. Mr Lincoln scorned all Theology – all the mechanics of Christianity – hated formalism & cant. Mr Lincoln was large – and charitable – deep & broad in his religious views If I ever visit Washington I shall most assuredly call and see you. I thank you again for your letter and add- <hr /> ress. I thank you for the information contained in your letter. Your Truly W H Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2e20cb102ed86c9d82943f66dcd666e5.pdf 25d180744ad01bee0a77dcddd8d4aeab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marienbad. Bohemia May 28th 1870 Hon. James H. Orne My Dear Sir: The letter and paper of May 3d, which you so kindly sent me, was received here a day or two since. Since that time alas, to judge from the report of the Senate Committee && there is to my mind, so troubled with anxiety & sorrow---but little chance of the noble work of the House being responded to---by the Senate. Mr Edmunds the Sen---(in the place of that good, noble & true gentleman, dear Senator Foote) appears vehemently determined---that cruel injustice <hr /> shall be rendered to the bereaved family of the man, who was above all others in the great work of the War. If I could possibly live, otherwise than to be a mortification to myself, I would not make the least request---at the hands of those---who could so ameliorate my sad condition. I am almost helpless---there are days when I cannot walk straight. I am unable to wait upon myself---from very frequent illnesses---as in the only plainest & most obscure way, I can keep myself---assuredly with my small means I cannot keep a servant. I wrote you, dear Mr Orne, a hurried but sincere statement of facts, a week since from Eger, en route here. Then I told you, what my oldest <hr /> son & myself, have always kept to ourselves---that so soon---as my senses could be regained---I had every [Wash?] & every other indebtedness---sent to me & out of every dollar---I could command---I paid to the uttermost farthing. In some cases, known by the the administrators---but in a very few---it was all done by ourselves my son & myself out of my money so that it should be said---that President Lincoln---was not in debt. This is one of the causes, why I am so straightened now---for living as we were compelled to, my husband not being a rich man & we had to pay enormous prices for every thing---those war times. When I now hear, from cruel---wicked reckless assertions---how rich I am---often wanting <hr /> for a meal---that I would daily offer a hungry way farer---If I could. my broken heart, cries aloud & I sigh more than ever to be at rest by my darling husband's side. Under any circumstances, I believe I should have hastened to settle any indebtedness against the estate, but being often told---that the remaining salary of the four years, would be given to the family. All I wished then was to die, if it had been Our Heavenly Fathers will---and the great sorrow & oftentimes cruelty---I have endured since, does not soften the aspect of life---or deprive it of its bitterness. Please write me on receipt of this a candid statement & your just views of the situation of affairs. <hr /> 5 I wrote you on my letter from Eger that on receipt of the refusal of the Sen. Com to confirm the bill---it was deemed best by my physician & two or three friends, that I should come on here. My mind is in such a disturbed state and truth to say---I am so unpleasantly situated---so unable to place myself in quarters---that one hearing my name, should occupy---that I am uncomfortable here. My health is very poor---so much so, since I have been here, now one week---I have had to send for the old physician of the place, two or three times---no menial near to assist me, if I was dying. Will not this condition of affairs, be rectified by a people---who are the nobles of the earth. Could my <hr /> devoted & indulgent husband, ever have anticipated---such a return for the work of freedom & saving his country---from a rebellious foe! Whilst I am writing, I am in receipt of a letter from my young son saying that Mrs Orne & her family have arrived at Frankfort & he has seen them! I feel like flying back---but will certainly very much shorten my stay here---to return to see them. There never was such goodness & nobleness of heart, I believe in any other woman in the world, as Mrs Orne possesses. Her loving sympathy---has been a great comfort to me. I will write her at once. If she had written me, she would have been coming earlier than July to Germany---I would have waited for her. As it is---two weeks hence---I return to Frankfort. <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] Hoping you will excuse this letter which in your great goodness---under the present trying circumstances I am sure you will---and earnestly requesting---your views of affairs & prospects in A---I remain most respectfully Your Friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300112 T1870.05.28 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to James Orme Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-05-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource With her finances apparently in freefall, Mary Lincoln writes a second letter to James Orme renewing her appeal to him in response to word that Congress has turned its back on her situation. She mentions the Senate committee report tabling her bill because of lack of precedent and the fact that her wealth, as they calculated it, amounted to nearly $60,000. She strongly refutes that charge. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 561 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marienbad. Bohemia May 28th 1870 Hon. James H. Orne My Dear Sir: The letter and paper of May 3d, which you so kindly sent me, was received here a day or two since. Since that time alas, to judge from the report of the Senate Committee && there is to my mind, so troubled with anxiety & sorrow---but little chance of the noble work of the House being responded to---by the Senate. Mr Edmunds the Sen---(in the place of that good, noble & true gentleman, dear Senator Foote) appears vehemently determined---that cruel injustice <hr /> shall be rendered to the bereaved family of the man, who was above all others in the great work of the War. If I could possibly live, otherwise than to be a mortification to myself, I would not make the least request---at the hands of those---who could so ameliorate my sad condition. I am almost helpless---there are days when I cannot walk straight. I am unable to wait upon myself---from very frequent illnesses---as in the only plainest & most obscure way, I can keep myself---assuredly with my small means I cannot keep a servant. I wrote you, dear Mr Orne, a hurried but sincere statement of facts, a week since from Eger, en route here. Then I told you, what my oldest <hr /> son & myself, have always kept to ourselves---that so soon---as my senses could be regained---I had every [Wash?] & every other indebtedness---sent to me & out of every dollar---I could command---I paid to the uttermost farthing. In some cases, known by the the administrators---but in a very few---it was all done by ourselves my son & myself out of my money so that it should be said---that President Lincoln---was not in debt. This is one of the causes, why I am so straightened now---for living as we were compelled to, my husband not being a rich man & we had to pay enormous prices for every thing---those war times. When I now hear, from cruel---wicked reckless assertions---how rich I am---often wanting <hr /> for a meal---that I would daily offer a hungry way farer---If I could. my broken heart, cries aloud & I sigh more than ever to be at rest by my darling husband's side. Under any circumstances, I believe I should have hastened to settle any indebtedness against the estate, but being often told---that the remaining salary of the four years, would be given to the family. All I wished then was to die, if it had been Our Heavenly Fathers will---and the great sorrow & oftentimes cruelty---I have endured since, does not soften the aspect of life---or deprive it of its bitterness. Please write me on receipt of this a candid statement & your just views of the situation of affairs. <hr /> 5 I wrote you on my letter from Eger that on receipt of the refusal of the Sen. Com to confirm the bill---it was deemed best by my physician & two or three friends, that I should come on here. My mind is in such a disturbed state and truth to say---I am so unpleasantly situated---so unable to place myself in quarters---that one hearing my name, should occupy---that I am uncomfortable here. My health is very poor---so much so, since I have been here, now one week---I have had to send for the old physician of the place, two or three times---no menial near to assist me, if I was dying. Will not this condition of affairs, be rectified by a people---who are the nobles of the earth. Could my <hr /> devoted & indulgent husband, ever have anticipated---such a return for the work of freedom & saving his country---from a rebellious foe! Whilst I am writing, I am in receipt of a letter from my young son saying that Mrs Orne & her family have arrived at Frankfort & he has seen them! I feel like flying back---but will certainly very much shorten my stay here---to return to see them. There never was such goodness & nobleness of heart, I believe in any other woman in the world, as Mrs Orne possesses. Her loving sympathy---has been a great comfort to me. I will write her at once. If she had written me, she would have been coming earlier than July to Germany---I would have waited for her. As it is---two weeks hence---I return to Frankfort. <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] Hoping you will excuse this letter which in your great goodness---under the present trying circumstances I am sure you will---and earnestly requesting---your views of affairs & prospects in A---I remain most respectfully Your Friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3b7b0eea7a8363a0ffa829767e78f39d.pdf 84a0226e7f738cc851e894774cec95fe Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 43 x 28 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300822 T1870.06.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Warrantee deed from Rebecca Herndon to William H. Herndon Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, William H.; Herndon, Rebecca Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-06-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Rebecca Herndon, as the widow of A.G. Herndon, signs a warrantee deed giving William H. Herndon possession of several sections of land in Township 16 of Sangamon County, Illinois. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2fea7c0196b704904f53f271813fd8d0.pdf 9c34c68eafb797d9e0fc8d1297a493a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ML Private. Wabash av. 653. My dear Mrs. White: Your last kind letter has been received & I hasten to explain expressions that may have surprised you when I last wrote. I was then just recovering <hr /> from a very severe attack of heart complaint. There is no mistaking the symptoms of a complaint that has carried off so many members of our family - with so much less of grief, than I have been called upon to endure - a second physician <hr /> has since told me, that he thought my blood was turning to water & it was working its way to my heart - of course, I find myself gradually bloating, but my aching, broken, desolated life, may have to continue, longer than it is desirable, but I am advised to seek a much warmer climate, for the winter. <hr /> In the event of my son, not remaining here longer than Christmas - when for a few months he proposes a rest for himself for his young life, has been very greatly overtaxed, I have been thinking dear friend, of going to Florida soon after the first of Jany - to remain South until the latter part of April. Can it be that you will accompany me - if I do so. <hr /> 5 ML All I write you, I am sure you will consider strictly private - and when I place my plan & proposal before you. I will trust to your noble heart & unfailing kindness, even if your ideas do not coincide with mine not to feel displeased. Of course, I cannot go alone & in my state of <hr /> mind, a congenial, sympathising companion, is every thing to me. Now, for my plans. If you will go with me & pass the winter, where we both may find distraction of mind, I will so gladly pay the way for us both every where we go - the board - South is so much less than N.Y. or Chicago, is <hr /> said to be half as little that each one of us can meet that separately. If you consent to going & the arrangement about my son's plans agree we can cross over to New Orleans & it may be extend our voyage to Havana & Cuba. All this is entirely entre nous - to be mentioned to no one - if you please. I want so much to be with you, for I feel <hr /> myself so utterly alone in all my wretchedness. Mine is the agony of a broken heart. Without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me I can scarcely live. My thoughts are continually in that bright world, where my beloved treasures are and where I trust, I may ere long be. Please write me at once. Ever your most affectionate friend. M.L. <hr /> Free, Mary Lincoln. Saint Charles Il Mrs. Rhoda E. White Grand Central Hotel. New York. <hr /> ML [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 10 p 18 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300114 T1871.12.08 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Rhoda White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1871-12-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to Rhoda White complaining of her poor health and "my aching, broken, desolated life," and her plans to visit Florida, perhaps with her son Robert. She refers to the death of Tad: "without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me, I can scarcely live." Mary Lincoln uses her personal mourning stationary and addresses the envelope with her free frank: "Free Mary Lincoln." postmarked St. Charles, Illinois. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ML Private. Wabash av. 653. My dear Mrs. White: Your last kind letter has been received & I hasten to explain expressions that may have surprised you when I last wrote. I was then just recovering <hr /> from a very severe attack of heart complaint. There is no mistaking the symptoms of a complaint that has carried off so many members of our family - with so much less of grief, than I have been called upon to endure - a second physician <hr /> has since told me, that he thought my blood was turning to water & it was working its way to my heart - of course, I find myself gradually bloating, but my aching, broken, desolated life, may have to continue, longer than it is desirable, but I am advised to seek a much warmer climate, for the winter. <hr /> In the event of my son, not remaining here longer than Christmas - when for a few months he proposes a rest for himself for his young life, has been very greatly overtaxed, I have been thinking dear friend, of going to Florida soon after the first of Jany - to remain South until the latter part of April. Can it be that you will accompany me - if I do so. <hr /> 5 ML All I write you, I am sure you will consider strictly private - and when I place my plan & proposal before you. I will trust to your noble heart & unfailing kindness, even if your ideas do not coincide with mine not to feel displeased. Of course, I cannot go alone & in my state of <hr /> mind, a congenial, sympathising companion, is every thing to me. Now, for my plans. If you will go with me & pass the winter, where we both may find distraction of mind, I will so gladly pay the way for us both every where we go - the board - South is so much less than N.Y. or Chicago, is <hr /> said to be half as little that each one of us can meet that separately. If you consent to going & the arrangement about my son's plans agree we can cross over to New Orleans & it may be extend our voyage to Havana & Cuba. All this is entirely entre nous - to be mentioned to no one - if you please. I want so much to be with you, for I feel <hr /> myself so utterly alone in all my wretchedness. Mine is the agony of a broken heart. Without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me I can scarcely live. My thoughts are continually in that bright world, where my beloved treasures are and where I trust, I may ere long be. Please write me at once. Ever your most affectionate friend. M.L. <hr /> Free, Mary Lincoln. Saint Charles Il Mrs. Rhoda E. White Grand Central Hotel. New York. <hr /> ML [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5e81f8f0e0aa9a0aeee5751992b196ee.pdf 484af5e52ad7d9b998d87f6c8c6321d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Booth's Theatre, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues Edwin Booth, Proprietor and Manager Manager's Office. New York, Jan 21st 1873 J. Hutchinson Esq Dear Sir: I am sorry I have nothing of my Father's that I can part with - [or you?] should have it. The burning of "Winter Garden" some years ago robbed me of almost everything in the way of relics, and there is nothing now left to the family but a few trifles that we cling to as precious heirlooms. Pardon my delay in replying & believe me Truly yours, Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 26 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300390 T1873.01.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to J. Hutchinson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-01-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth states to J. Hutchinson that he cannot supply anything that belonged to his father due to the fire at the Winter Garden several years ago. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Booth's Theatre, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues Edwin Booth, Proprietor and Manager Manager's Office. New York, Jan 21st 1873 J. Hutchinson Esq Dear Sir: I am sorry I have nothing of my Father's that I can part with - [or you?] should have it. The burning of "Winter Garden" some years ago robbed me of almost everything in the way of relics, and there is nothing now left to the family but a few trifles that we cling to as precious heirlooms. Pardon my delay in replying & believe me Truly yours, Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/82322662cc41673ee0762f234407a108.pdf cfaa5cf2e141900fe7b2134c2be1fa27 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Feby. 18th 1873 Hon John A. Bingham Dear Sir. I am in receipt of your reply to my letter of the 11th [illegible] & for your full & detailed answer to my enquiry, I beg to return you my sincere thanks. It would have been fortunate for me indeed could I have had this testimony in my possession years ago. Mr S's advice to you was, under all the circumstances of the case, most extraordinary. It was neither more nor less, than urging a Suppression <hr /> of the truth, at the very time, when, alike the interests of public justice, the honor of the military administration & the [illegible] reputation of one of its officers - who was also his personal friend - required that truth to be made public. The asking you to await the final judgment of the people, & at the same time withholding from them the proof on which that judgment - to be just must be formed - was a sad, sad mockery. I wish i could have been spared this revelation; but because it is bitter, I do not thank you the less for having made it. Very respectfully Your obt. servt, J. Holt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300391 T1873.02.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Holt to J.A. Bingham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holt, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-02-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt writes to Special Judge Advocate J.A. Bingham in reference to testimony in the trial of Mary Surratt and to Stanton's request to suppress certain evidence. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Feby. 18th 1873 Hon John A. Bingham Dear Sir. I am in receipt of your reply to my letter of the 11th [illegible] & for your full & detailed answer to my enquiry, I beg to return you my sincere thanks. It would have been fortunate for me indeed could I have had this testimony in my possession years ago. Mr S's advice to you was, under all the circumstances of the case, most extraordinary. It was neither more nor less, than urging a Suppression <hr /> of the truth, at the very time, when, alike the interests of public justice, the honor of the military administration & the [illegible] reputation of one of its officers - who was also his personal friend - required that truth to be made public. The asking you to await the final judgment of the people, & at the same time withholding from them the proof on which that judgment - to be just must be formed - was a sad, sad mockery. I wish i could have been spared this revelation; but because it is bitter, I do not thank you the less for having made it. Very respectfully Your obt. servt, J. Holt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8b23f40c3ac344ce1a634479ab68ab1.pdf ebe8b794737dccff764e1444e5857aa9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington City, __________18 Hon H. Crosby Dear Sir Have you heard from Mr. Allen or learned of his whereabouts as the first draws near, and rent day approaching I am very anxious, if it is not asking too much of you please drop me a line at 607 13th St. Most Respectfully Yours Mrs. A. Lincoln Wednesday Oct 22nd, 1873 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300115 T1873.10.22 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to H. Crosby Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-10-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In a letter written for Mary Lincoln in an unknown hand on War Department stationary, Mary Lincoln asks if Mr. H. Crosby has heard from Mr. Allen and notes that her rent would soon be due. Mary Lincoln asks Mr. Crosby to reply to her at 607 13th Street. In the years following Tad's death, Mrs. Lincoln all but disappeared from sight. Letters from the period 1871-76 are scarce. Some may have been lost; others were perhaps deliberately destroyed by Robert. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington City, __________18 Hon H. Crosby Dear Sir Have you heard from Mr. Allen or learned of his whereabouts as the first draws near, and rent day approaching I am very anxious, if it is not asking too much of you please drop me a line at 607 13th St. Most Respectfully Yours Mrs. A. Lincoln Wednesday Oct 22nd, 1873 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/93457278bca0103a0cb73593eb323f6c.pdf 372a4698244e4473bb08b36a3da53bcd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1873 (Upper left-hand corner page 1 notation) Nov 26 My dear Schonberg I called at your house on recept of yours of the 20th to talk with you about the "Gascons" but you were not in - I wish to see you on the matter if you will appoint a meeting Yrs Truly J B Booth Junius Brutus Booth. formerly of Bostin <hr /> J. B. Jr 100- (Upper left-hand corner page 2 notation) 1873 J. B. Booth Nov. 26 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300392 T1873.11.26-MISC Title A name given to the resource Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. to Mr. Schonberg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Junius Brutus, Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-11-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., calls upon Schonberg only to find him not at home. In a short note, Booth mentions that he wants to see him to discuss the "Gascons." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1873 (Upper left-hand corner page 1 notation) Nov 26 My dear Schonberg I called at your house on recept of yours of the 20th to talk with you about the "Gascons" but you were not in - I wish to see you on the matter if you will appoint a meeting Yrs Truly J B Booth Junius Brutus Booth. formerly of Bostin <hr /> J. B. Jr 100- (Upper left-hand corner page 2 notation) 1873 J. B. Booth Nov. 26 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6ce17401ccd4f7435f3d6ae23d17dc9d.pdf 6568fdbee7df665f43638b339fc6fb62 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. F. Sigel late Maj. Glr of Vols Jan. 27th '74 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper & ink 1 p 6 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300393 T1874.01.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Autograph of Franz Sigel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sigel, Franz Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-01-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource The autograph: "F. Sigel late Maj. Gl of vols Jan. 27th '74" is written by Franz Sigel on a narrow oblong card. At one time, the autograph appeared with a framed portrait of Sigel which is also part of the Taper Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. F. Sigel late Maj. Glr of Vols Jan. 27th '74 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0a1588e542311fe51c9caf25db912d47.pdf e73069cdc2113d438ab657b0ad758380 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300394 T1874.02.19-MISC Title A name given to the resource J.A. Bingham to Joseph Holt Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bingham, J.A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-02-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Former special Judge Advocate J.A. Bingham in the trial of the conspirators discusses Mary Surratt's trial in his letter to Joseph Holt. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1e552b1f7b700ef17bd4df90a45af027.pdf 7461bb3a87e41467ddb58382aa6189e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 60 Burnet House April 27th 1874 L. J. Cist Esq My dear Sir: It will give me great pleasure if you can afford me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4-12 P.M. <hr /> Mr Jefferson spent a part of yesterday with me & was most enthusiastic in his description of your treasures - urging me by all means to accept the favor you so kindly offer. Your beautiful "Ode on Art" will find a place in a little "casket of gems" <hr /> which I am preparing as a surprise for my little girl at school; many thanks for it - and for the rare treat you have in store for me. Truly yours Edwin Booth. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 15 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300395 T1874.04.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to L.J. Cist Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-04-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth thanks poet L.J. Cist for an "ode on art" and accepts an invitation to see Cist's "wonderful collection." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 60 Burnet House April 27th 1874 L. J. Cist Esq My dear Sir: It will give me great pleasure if you can afford me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4-12 P.M. <hr /> Mr Jefferson spent a part of yesterday with me & was most enthusiastic in his description of your treasures - urging me by all means to accept the favor you so kindly offer. Your beautiful "Ode on Art" will find a place in a little "casket of gems" <hr /> which I am preparing as a surprise for my little girl at school; many thanks for it - and for the rare treat you have in store for me. Truly yours Edwin Booth. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f046b94cc3a4a4906554f7d1e90f532b.pdf 181c27fee00789d363790863b2bc3315 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Long Branche Novr. 9 1875 My darling Edwina I have been a long time before writing to you, I received your letter last week. your letters are always welcome to me. but when you are engaged with your studies, I know you have not the time to write many letters. I wonder if Marie is in Philadelphia yet? she told me to write to her there, in the last letter I received from her, its cold here at the Branch but not Unpleasant. The weather is clear & Sun Shine <hr /> so that I walk out on the Piazza every day. Uncle Joseph finds plenty to do here we have a large Garden to look after & he has been very busy making a Fence, to keep out Stray cattle, & he has to walk to the village Post Office 2 or 3 times a week. I expect we shall stay here all the winter, unless it becomes very cold, all the cottages are Shut up and boarded---it looks quite deserted---and on a dark night it looks very miserable. I have not heard from Aunt Asia for a long time. Aunt Rose & Uncle Joe send lots of love with mine. Bless You darling. ever Your Loving Grandma M A Booth <hr /> [written vertically on following page] Uncle Joseph has a dog named Flora, & he goes out gunning he goes fishing too, sometimes give my love to Sister Agnes Mary---you will soon have your Papa in Philadelphia I think, next Monday is your Papas birthday I always keep it on the 15 of Novr---that was the date of his birth---but someone has changed it to the 13th. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300396 T1875.11.09-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann Booth to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Ann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-11-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Booth sends a chatty letter to Edwin Booth's daughter, Edwina, mentioning Aunt Asia and Joseph Booth. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Long Branche Novr. 9 1875 My darling Edwina I have been a long time before writing to you, I received your letter last week. your letters are always welcome to me. but when you are engaged with your studies, I know you have not the time to write many letters. I wonder if Marie is in Philadelphia yet? she told me to write to her there, in the last letter I received from her, its cold here at the Branch but not Unpleasant. The weather is clear & Sun Shine <hr /> so that I walk out on the Piazza every day. Uncle Joseph finds plenty to do here we have a large Garden to look after & he has been very busy making a Fence, to keep out Stray cattle, & he has to walk to the village Post Office 2 or 3 times a week. I expect we shall stay here all the winter, unless it becomes very cold, all the cottages are Shut up and boarded---it looks quite deserted---and on a dark night it looks very miserable. I have not heard from Aunt Asia for a long time. Aunt Rose & Uncle Joe send lots of love with mine. Bless You darling. ever Your Loving Grandma M A Booth <hr /> [written vertically on following page] Uncle Joseph has a dog named Flora, & he goes out gunning he goes fishing too, sometimes give my love to Sister Agnes Mary---you will soon have your Papa in Philadelphia I think, next Monday is your Papas birthday I always keep it on the 15 of Novr---that was the date of his birth---but someone has changed it to the 13th. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02d47410ab1fabe8eb39aaf320f1c685.pdf 7abd5d790e8f308253136eda79ce6ec1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Isham & Lincoln, Counselors, &c. Portland Block Edward S. Isham Robert T. Lincoln Chicago Jan 2 1877 J Bunn Esq. Dr Sir: Enclosed is my check for $125 - to be placed to credit of my mother. Very truly yours Robert T. Lincoln <hr /> Robt T. Lincoln Jan 2 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 19 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300120 T1877.01.02 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to Jacob Bunn Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-01-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource On Isham & Lincoln office stationery, Robert Todd Lincoln writes Jacob Bunn sending a check for $125 for Mary Lincoln's mortgage payment. Bunn took control of Mary Lincoln's money and served as her financial conservator. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Isham & Lincoln, Counselors, &c. Portland Block Edward S. Isham Robert T. Lincoln Chicago Jan 2 1877 J Bunn Esq. Dr Sir: Enclosed is my check for $125 - to be placed to credit of my mother. Very truly yours Robert T. Lincoln <hr /> Robt T. Lincoln Jan 2 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c40da716c3bfe08117f9d4f2bb630b3.pdf bc31579469e7c1aa106260816ea7f7e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 ca. June 1878 68 Madison Ave Dear Jervy What a terrible calamity! I can appreciate your feelings under such trying circumstances. This is certainly the most serious check of the many we have had to our sittings. Its too frightful to dwell upon. I hope you will soon return, and that we will be uninterrupted again before the last touch is given to No 12. Henry took the copies of Lear & Brutus and I think Macbeth, to your studio---where they await our coming. <hr /> Everything you sent came safely and promptly. I am over head and ears obliged to you Jervy, and am just as deeply sorry for the arrogance and labor my infernal old traps have caused you. I'll repay your goodness some of these days---in some way or other. The boxes were models of artistic carpentry & the packing was superlatively [done?]; the former are now demoralized and empty. I, like yourself, have been up to my eyes in dust and dirt, toting and storing books &c, and am set but 1/3 perfect in my arrangements; the library begins to look homey, and <hr /> altogether things are beginning to wear a comfortable air. Let me have the address of the picture-framer---he may be bothered by your absence and my non-appearance; besides I have an engraving I wish framed. I have just sent to Mr. Richards for my academy tickets---I think you told me to send to him, have I done right? God bless you, my boy. Give our loves to Gertrude & Jervy---tell em both I have faith and to be chirpy in spite of "Fate, the sisters three, and each odd sayings" (I think that's the quote, not sure). Adieu! Ever and ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300397 T1878.06?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-06? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth assures Jervis McEntee that everything he sent Booth came safely and promptly. Booth speaks of some sort of "calamity" and hopes to return soon. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 ca. June 1878 68 Madison Ave Dear Jervy What a terrible calamity! I can appreciate your feelings under such trying circumstances. This is certainly the most serious check of the many we have had to our sittings. Its too frightful to dwell upon. I hope you will soon return, and that we will be uninterrupted again before the last touch is given to No 12. Henry took the copies of Lear & Brutus and I think Macbeth, to your studio---where they await our coming. <hr /> Everything you sent came safely and promptly. I am over head and ears obliged to you Jervy, and am just as deeply sorry for the arrogance and labor my infernal old traps have caused you. I'll repay your goodness some of these days---in some way or other. The boxes were models of artistic carpentry & the packing was superlatively [done?]; the former are now demoralized and empty. I, like yourself, have been up to my eyes in dust and dirt, toting and storing books &c, and am set but 1/3 perfect in my arrangements; the library begins to look homey, and <hr /> altogether things are beginning to wear a comfortable air. Let me have the address of the picture-framer---he may be bothered by your absence and my non-appearance; besides I have an engraving I wish framed. I have just sent to Mr. Richards for my academy tickets---I think you told me to send to him, have I done right? God bless you, my boy. Give our loves to Gertrude & Jervy---tell em both I have faith and to be chirpy in spite of "Fate, the sisters three, and each odd sayings" (I think that's the quote, not sure). Adieu! Ever and ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/40550932e38a80f5d797429c361cbcf7.pdf 38697bdc3b3b10df45cb4257ef45ad66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. George Hotel Phila : Octr 17th 1878 [illegible monogram, BC ?] My dear, dear Jervy - Since the receipt of your last letter I have vainly tried to write to you - a dreadful presentiment held pofsefsion of me and daily I deferred saying what my heart yearned to speak. Yesterday I resolved that tomorrow should not pafs without a word of encouragement for you: alas! I did not dream that my fears were so near their terrible realization. <hr /> My dear friend, what can I say or do for you? The best of words afford but sorry consolation to a heart bereft of all that made its life of value. How uselefs then, how like a mockery must my feeble efforts seem when you most need the wisest counsel and that strength which only God can give! You know my heart, Jervy; you know that it contains more than my lips can utter, and that it shall, 'till its last throb, retain sacred memories of that beauti <hr /> ful spirit that hallowed the artist's home and strengthened the husband's sometimes failing heart. Dear Jervy, let such memories still support you; let your soul, after its shock subsides, rise refreshed by the blefsed knowledge that her absence is but seeming -- that she is and will ever be more truly with your real self than when she wore the "vesture of decay". God comfort and strengthen you, my dear Jervy! and He will surely do so if you but bear in mind that 'tis not <hr /> only for those here who love and suffer with you, but for her, who -- elsewhere, but very near -- is hoping and praying anxiously for her dear husband, that you must be strong. God blefs you all! is the earnest prayer of our hearts. Mary & Edwina write with me in the tenderest sympathy for you and your dear ones. Mrs. Vaux's note did not reach us until this morning. Over more -- God blefs you! Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300398 T1878.10.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth comforts Jervis McEntee over the death of his wife. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. George Hotel Phila : Octr 17th 1878 [illegible monogram, BC ?] My dear, dear Jervy - Since the receipt of your last letter I have vainly tried to write to you - a dreadful presentiment held pofsefsion of me and daily I deferred saying what my heart yearned to speak. Yesterday I resolved that tomorrow should not pafs without a word of encouragement for you: alas! I did not dream that my fears were so near their terrible realization. <hr /> My dear friend, what can I say or do for you? The best of words afford but sorry consolation to a heart bereft of all that made its life of value. How uselefs then, how like a mockery must my feeble efforts seem when you most need the wisest counsel and that strength which only God can give! You know my heart, Jervy; you know that it contains more than my lips can utter, and that it shall, 'till its last throb, retain sacred memories of that beauti <hr /> ful spirit that hallowed the artist's home and strengthened the husband's sometimes failing heart. Dear Jervy, let such memories still support you; let your soul, after its shock subsides, rise refreshed by the blefsed knowledge that her absence is but seeming -- that she is and will ever be more truly with your real self than when she wore the "vesture of decay". God comfort and strengthen you, my dear Jervy! and He will surely do so if you but bear in mind that 'tis not <hr /> only for those here who love and suffer with you, but for her, who -- elsewhere, but very near -- is hoping and praying anxiously for her dear husband, that you must be strong. God blefs you all! is the earnest prayer of our hearts. Mary & Edwina write with me in the tenderest sympathy for you and your dear ones. Mrs. Vaux's note did not reach us until this morning. Over more -- God blefs you! Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7dcec1ac04de0b4e906b52a3bcbaec80.pdf 0246a62de15869b1e52aee2ac8130255 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [4] Phila Octr: 23rd 1878 My dear Jervy – Don’t bother about writing to me – unless it would relieve you to do so, in which case write fully all you feel like giving vent to; it will find a sacredly [secret?] receptacle in my breast. I have nothing to write about – my wits are barren, but by way of a ‘hand-shake,’ & “God bless you, Jervy” – I send this to you. Mary wrote a few lines to Mr. Vaux the other day, & sent them to [Rondout?] – not knowing where else to address the letter. Every day I <hr /> feel like writing a few words to you, & then I ask – “what possible good can my words do? I can but repeat the same lame efforts at consolation – and say no more than Jervy's own good sense and manly heart tells him." I long to see you, and yet-what could I do? A grasp of the hand, a deep look into each others’ eyes tell all that can be spoken. My hope is, Jervy, that you will get to work as soon as possible. It seems heartless – but really <hr /> it is not so; a giving way to one's grief without thought to the anxious fears of those who love us, & who may be perhaps dependent on us in many more respects than we wot of – is selfish. Remember that and go to your work at once. There’s not a selfish fibre in your entire composition, and you must not let even a semblance of that quality alloy your pure metal. I’ll write occassionally – if my letters disturb you don’t read them – sometimes what is meant in kindness <hr /> gives most offence. I shall be here this & next week – then I return to New York to begin my engt at the Fifth Ave: - a letter from some of you folks to let us know how you are would be of comfort to us both. God bless you! Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300399 T1878.10.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes another letter to Jervis McEntee in order to console his friend over the death of his wife, yet he realizes that no words can make his friend feel better. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [4] Phila Octr: 23rd 1878 My dear Jervy – Don’t bother about writing to me – unless it would relieve you to do so, in which case write fully all you feel like giving vent to; it will find a sacredly [secret?] receptacle in my breast. I have nothing to write about – my wits are barren, but by way of a ‘hand-shake,’ & “God bless you, Jervy” – I send this to you. Mary wrote a few lines to Mr. Vaux the other day, & sent them to [Rondout?] – not knowing where else to address the letter. Every day I <hr /> feel like writing a few words to you, & then I ask – “what possible good can my words do? I can but repeat the same lame efforts at consolation – and say no more than Jervy's own good sense and manly heart tells him." I long to see you, and yet-what could I do? A grasp of the hand, a deep look into each others’ eyes tell all that can be spoken. My hope is, Jervy, that you will get to work as soon as possible. It seems heartless – but really <hr /> it is not so; a giving way to one's grief without thought to the anxious fears of those who love us, & who may be perhaps dependent on us in many more respects than we wot of – is selfish. Remember that and go to your work at once. There’s not a selfish fibre in your entire composition, and you must not let even a semblance of that quality alloy your pure metal. I’ll write occassionally – if my letters disturb you don’t read them – sometimes what is meant in kindness <hr /> gives most offence. I shall be here this & next week – then I return to New York to begin my engt at the Fifth Ave: - a letter from some of you folks to let us know how you are would be of comfort to us both. God bless you! Ever yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0c753fad7ad5caccc264e569360d5da8.pdf d4c66bc1edec6d47bed33f80b51fe8d1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Top left corner notation) 5 Phila: Octr: 30th 1878 My dear Jervy - You letter was very gratifying -- I did not expect to hear so soon from you, therefore it was all the more agreeable. In it I beheld all I wanted to see -- your strength, your faith, yourself. I am so glad that you are to be away from the lonely studio bed; wish you could quit that locality altogether -- so crowded, as it is, with afsociations that must forever be deprefsing to you. What you require now is a total change of surroundings -- I mean in your art-life. Can't you take a studio elsewhere? It would surely <hr /> be better for you. I scratch this under great difficulty -- with an aggravating pain that has seriously interfered with me the past two weeks, but I did not wish another day to pafs without acknowledging your letter, and saying "God blefs you, Jervy". I know you will excuse the brevity and feeblenefs of this -- consider all the blank filled with loving mefsages from both of us. God blefs you. Ever Yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300400 T1878.10.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-10-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth again consoles Jervis McEntee over the death of his wife. Booth recognizes that McEntee seems to be doing better and encourages his friend to find a new studio and change his surroundings. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Top left corner notation) 5 Phila: Octr: 30th 1878 My dear Jervy - You letter was very gratifying -- I did not expect to hear so soon from you, therefore it was all the more agreeable. In it I beheld all I wanted to see -- your strength, your faith, yourself. I am so glad that you are to be away from the lonely studio bed; wish you could quit that locality altogether -- so crowded, as it is, with afsociations that must forever be deprefsing to you. What you require now is a total change of surroundings -- I mean in your art-life. Can't you take a studio elsewhere? It would surely <hr /> be better for you. I scratch this under great difficulty -- with an aggravating pain that has seriously interfered with me the past two weeks, but I did not wish another day to pafs without acknowledging your letter, and saying "God blefs you, Jervy". I know you will excuse the brevity and feeblenefs of this -- consider all the blank filled with loving mefsages from both of us. God blefs you. Ever Yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/650d547e8cb7ddf0781839fed0d98708.pdf 5513971ad2eab5a5dd88d4b495fac761 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 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 <hr /> 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 <hr /> 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 <hr /> 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300401 T1878.11.29-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-11-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses to Jervis McEntee his hopes that his friend will come to the city and see his play. Booth adds: "I believe Gertrude would tell you to do just what most folks consider not altogether right under the circumstances " Booth adds that he will be having four tickets held at the theatre so that McEntee can see him in Hamlet. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 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 <hr /> 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 <hr /> 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 <hr /> 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f9bb32cb9b87a9fda7964c83e0b3a37c.pdf d9e572fc456344dffc1e4d6040e64c3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 68 Madison Ave: Decr 16th 1878 Dear Jervy – You must not think that when you left my ‘loaferie’ tother day that you then passed out of my memory; no, you are there forever. Not a day has since passed but I have said---‘now I must send a word to Jervy,’ but before I could settle down to my “pen and ink-horn” some untoward circumstances would <hr /> intervene and stay proceedings. Tonight I am free; no theatre, no callers---so have [illegible] [fun?] Because I do not answer, or comment on the contents of your last letter---so full of deep religious tenderness; so fraught with what all what all who know you appreciate in you, it must not check the impulse to let your feeling have full vent---in the fear of wearying me. All that you can say when you seek relief in words, spoken or on <hr /> paper shall be welcomed as a sacred trust. If I do not respond in such a manner as another might ‘tis not because I care not, but because I cannot. This you know, I know; and I am not afraid that you will misconstrue me if I prate of [wordly?] matters. I remember how sensitive my wound was, and how I winced at the seeming heartlessness of those who ignored it and talked to me of acting, for though I think I bore my blows bravely---yet there were many, many hours in the <hr /> dark days of my life when I would creep into and “eat my heart.” These moments come to you, & will return---frequently for a while, but the light will soon dispel the shadows---at least so soften them that the rich autumnal beauty of your woe will soothe and strengthen, not depress you. I am very awkward in expression---as you well know, but in the overflow of feeling I set all sail---regardless of risk, or whether you can follow me or not. But I am sure, if my meaning is obscure, that you will rightly guess at it. <hr /> Stedman passed the evening with us (yesterday) and charmed us all---would I could talk as he does! From what he said of Taylor I fear we shall lose him; private letters are very discouraging; but, perhaps, you know all this; and more than I have heard. Mary heard today that Maria Thompson has also been, recently, very ill. More sad tidings: but no word about [Laurent?]. But let us leave the gloom awhile. <hr /> I failed to fulfill a promise I volunteered to have our pictures exhibited; not because I forgot---or did not wish to do so, but from a desire to have them perfect to other eyes than mine before they are published. All who have seen them are delighted---often to enthusiasm with the sentiment, the coloring, the---everything, in fact, except the portraits. And in all of them (except Lear, Richard 2nd, Shylock) there is an objection to <hr /> a fullness, or a roundness, or a something (which Mary can explain) in the faces that can easily be remedied. Looking at them while we (!) were at work on them we both looked through one pair of eyes; now when you are in the mood, and have no more important things to do, let us jab at ‘em until the (I think) very easily cured complaint is removed---it is not [chronic?] Do not let this [bore?]---or disgust you with what may seem my lop-sidedness of judgement. <hr /> I cannot judge at all correctly of likenesses---particularly of my own. I see my father in [Brutus?]---so does Joe Jefferson, who knew him well, but neither he nor Mary, nor indeed anyone recognizes me in that picture. (If that sentence is very much ‘off color’ it will have to stay so.) So, now good-night, my Jervy. I hope you will soon be here for a stay and that we may have many [smokes?] and growls together. I shall be free all winter and shall endeavor to be sociable, and to cultivate friends & be decent. All our loves to you and [yours?]Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300402 T1878.12.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-12-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth tells his friend, Jervis McEntee, that he has thought of him many times, intending to write. Booth encourages his friend to write to him without "the fear of wearying me." Booth recalls his own feelings at the loss of his first wife. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 68 Madison Ave: Decr 16th 1878 Dear Jervy – You must not think that when you left my ‘loaferie’ tother day that you then passed out of my memory; no, you are there forever. Not a day has since passed but I have said---‘now I must send a word to Jervy,’ but before I could settle down to my “pen and ink-horn” some untoward circumstances would <hr /> intervene and stay proceedings. Tonight I am free; no theatre, no callers---so have [illegible] [fun?] Because I do not answer, or comment on the contents of your last letter---so full of deep religious tenderness; so fraught with what all what all who know you appreciate in you, it must not check the impulse to let your feeling have full vent---in the fear of wearying me. All that you can say when you seek relief in words, spoken or on <hr /> paper shall be welcomed as a sacred trust. If I do not respond in such a manner as another might ‘tis not because I care not, but because I cannot. This you know, I know; and I am not afraid that you will misconstrue me if I prate of [wordly?] matters. I remember how sensitive my wound was, and how I winced at the seeming heartlessness of those who ignored it and talked to me of acting, for though I think I bore my blows bravely---yet there were many, many hours in the <hr /> dark days of my life when I would creep into and “eat my heart.” These moments come to you, & will return---frequently for a while, but the light will soon dispel the shadows---at least so soften them that the rich autumnal beauty of your woe will soothe and strengthen, not depress you. I am very awkward in expression---as you well know, but in the overflow of feeling I set all sail---regardless of risk, or whether you can follow me or not. But I am sure, if my meaning is obscure, that you will rightly guess at it. <hr /> Stedman passed the evening with us (yesterday) and charmed us all---would I could talk as he does! From what he said of Taylor I fear we shall lose him; private letters are very discouraging; but, perhaps, you know all this; and more than I have heard. Mary heard today that Maria Thompson has also been, recently, very ill. More sad tidings: but no word about [Laurent?]. But let us leave the gloom awhile. <hr /> I failed to fulfill a promise I volunteered to have our pictures exhibited; not because I forgot---or did not wish to do so, but from a desire to have them perfect to other eyes than mine before they are published. All who have seen them are delighted---often to enthusiasm with the sentiment, the coloring, the---everything, in fact, except the portraits. And in all of them (except Lear, Richard 2nd, Shylock) there is an objection to <hr /> a fullness, or a roundness, or a something (which Mary can explain) in the faces that can easily be remedied. Looking at them while we (!) were at work on them we both looked through one pair of eyes; now when you are in the mood, and have no more important things to do, let us jab at ‘em until the (I think) very easily cured complaint is removed---it is not [chronic?] Do not let this [bore?]---or disgust you with what may seem my lop-sidedness of judgement. <hr /> I cannot judge at all correctly of likenesses---particularly of my own. I see my father in [Brutus?]---so does Joe Jefferson, who knew him well, but neither he nor Mary, nor indeed anyone recognizes me in that picture. (If that sentence is very much ‘off color’ it will have to stay so.) So, now good-night, my Jervy. I hope you will soon be here for a stay and that we may have many [smokes?] and growls together. I shall be free all winter and shall endeavor to be sociable, and to cultivate friends & be decent. All our loves to you and [yours?]Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ed7613bfd557a3b3578fa293dfbe0e17.pdf 351fe1acef6338de0454853ecce35af2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. March 25, ‘79 My dear Stedman I have an impression that you said “tomorrow night” you might drop in and I find that I must be at Judge Doby’s. Any other evening (except Friday & Saturday) I shall be overjoyed to see you in my smokery. Perhaps it would be better that I wait [Smolly’s?] reply to yours before writing to Irving. I don’t know. Impress on Mr. S that the matter should be kept silent until it is concluded. Ever yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 36 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300403 T1879.03.25-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to E.C. Steadman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-03-25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to E.C. Steadman to rearrange an appointment adding, "I shall be overjoyed to see you in my smokery." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. March 25, ‘79 My dear Stedman I have an impression that you said “tomorrow night” you might drop in and I find that I must be at Judge Doby’s. Any other evening (except Friday & Saturday) I shall be overjoyed to see you in my smokery. Perhaps it would be better that I wait [Smolly’s?] reply to yours before writing to Irving. I don’t know. Impress on Mr. S that the matter should be kept silent until it is concluded. Ever yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/03c417b306b37921b6e662472f6b1a34.pdf 90e3712d7dbddd72c749a7e5548ce57b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 8 p. 260 Ruggles Booth shot at Chicago April 27th/79 Dear Jervy For some time I have been trying to write to you but failed for want of matter, now I have something to tell---but already the papers have informed you of all that I do know concerning my wonderful escape, and I can but assure you of our safety and good health after such a shock as you may well imagine ours to have been. We were all terribly ‘shook’ <hr /> but thank God! no further bad results have ensued. Mary is all right again, & I am only occassionally scared, when I recall the horrible scene. It was really horrible! Imagine me---made up ghostly white---as the dying Richard, contemplating the miseries of life; in a dark dungeon; waiting the death which came so frightfully near reality. I tell you Jervy, none of my <hr /> many escapes from violent death (I think I’ve had a dozen!) ever impressed me so keenly with the sense of life’s uncertainty & the great goodness of Almighty God! Painful as the experience has been I hope I may never lose remembrance of it, but retain it as a check and guide through the rest of my journey. I sent you a paper a day or two after the occurrence, it contained all the knowledge that <hr /> can be extorted from the lunatic. The case will be up this week and I sincerely hope that he will be put out of reach of harm to others or himself. I have a great many letters to write---all on this topic, and therefore you will not be mad at this unsatisfactory and hasty scrawl. I hope to see you in three weeks, when I will give you all I shall then have gleaned of this affair. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300404 T1879.04.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Jervis McEntee Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-04-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes to Jervis McEntee regarding an attempt on his life by a lunatic (Mark Gray) just a few days previous, while he was on stage portraying Richard III. Booth confesses that this was a life changing event which he will never forget. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 8 p. 260 Ruggles Booth shot at Chicago April 27th/79 Dear Jervy For some time I have been trying to write to you but failed for want of matter, now I have something to tell---but already the papers have informed you of all that I do know concerning my wonderful escape, and I can but assure you of our safety and good health after such a shock as you may well imagine ours to have been. We were all terribly ‘shook’ <hr /> but thank God! no further bad results have ensued. Mary is all right again, & I am only occassionally scared, when I recall the horrible scene. It was really horrible! Imagine me---made up ghostly white---as the dying Richard, contemplating the miseries of life; in a dark dungeon; waiting the death which came so frightfully near reality. I tell you Jervy, none of my <hr /> many escapes from violent death (I think I’ve had a dozen!) ever impressed me so keenly with the sense of life’s uncertainty & the great goodness of Almighty God! Painful as the experience has been I hope I may never lose remembrance of it, but retain it as a check and guide through the rest of my journey. I sent you a paper a day or two after the occurrence, it contained all the knowledge that <hr /> can be extorted from the lunatic. The case will be up this week and I sincerely hope that he will be put out of reach of harm to others or himself. I have a great many letters to write---all on this topic, and therefore you will not be mad at this unsatisfactory and hasty scrawl. I hope to see you in three weeks, when I will give you all I shall then have gleaned of this affair. Our loves to you & yours Edwin Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20