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 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.

Raymond hopes that Winter will accept the Chinese dressing gown. He is sorry he did not see Winter while he was in town. Letter addressed "Dear Willie." Addressed from 5th Ave. Hotel.

Kellerd asks Winter his opinion on how to stage a scene in The merchant of Venice. On letterhead of The Lambs, 130 West 44th Street, New York.

Concerning arrangements to have a picture of "dear old Bromley" painted and if it proves satisfactory, presented to the Tribune. He suggests that Winter's tribute should adhere underneath the portrait. On letterhead of John E. Milholland, The Tribune building, New York.