Matthews writes to tell Winter how much he liked his poem. He suggests a breakfast next winter to celebrate Mr. Jefferson's formal return to old comedy. Addressed from 330 E. 17th St. N.Y.

Concerning William Winter's books; also refers to books by Professor O'Dell. On letterhead of 337 West 87th Street, New York.

Matthews was hoping to receive a visit from Brown all winter. He will be gone over the summer but back in town in the early fall.

Begins the letter with, "When the icicles hang on the wall," and describes seeing the Horace Greely monument with icicles hanging from his ears. He looked for "Dick the shepherd blowing his nail" and saw a cab driver in that very act. With envelope.

Matthews wants to send a copy to the printer in two weeks; asks Muter to deliver it to him and he will see that the proof gets to Muter as soon as possible.

Winter writes that he does not have an autograph of Grecler.