He will do his best to send the number of volumes Partington desires. On letterhead of the Lotos Club. Letter is undated but an annotation on verso in an unidentified hand gives date as Jan 18/87. Addressed to [F.P.?] Partington; recipient is possibly Frederick E. Partington.

Expresses his regret for having communicated to Boucicault the intention of William Winter's nearest friends, as he only just learned that Boucicault is a recent acquaintance of his. Letter is dated simply "Wednesday" but 1873 is written on the first leaf in what appears to be William Winter's hand.

Describes a daydream in great detail; follows with several questions and brief notes. Initials are partially illegible; handwriting appears to be that of Frederick E. Partington. With accompanying envelope addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Partington, c/o Edward Woodruff, Esq., 1055 Jefferson Av., Detroit, Mich. Letterhead on envelope of The Staten Island Academy, St. George, New Brighton, New York.

Concerning the [Arthur Winter] Memorial Library. Addressed from the 5th Avenue Hotel, New York.

Rowe tells Winter that his extended hand was a great comfort under distressing circumstances. Apart from the shortcomings of the piece, somone lost his only child that same afternoon and was more than useless.

Letter concerns Partington's travels in England, with particular attention to the "fête to Borrow's memory." Mentions seeing Augustin Birrell and Sir Sidney Lee. Also mentions a visit to Woodbridge "to look about Fitzgerald's haunts." Written on letterhead of the Maid's Head Hotel, Norwich and addressed "My dear Herr Doctor." Accompanied by envelope addressed to Winter at Third Avenue, New Brighton, New York and forwarded to Soo Nipi Park P.O., Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire.