Jefferson indicates he has received books. Will be playing at Daly's next Friday. Indicates "the book is finished," presumably a reference to his autobiography. Addressed to "Willie."

Jefferson is only in town for the week, and he hopes to see Winter. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Address on letter: 27 Madison Ave. With envelope addressed to Winter at P.O. Box 18, Fort Hill, Tompkinsville, Staten Island

Discusses arrangements for Winter's upcoming visit.

Jefferson indicates that he knows little of Dowden's excellence. Makes reference to the presidency of the Players. Says the reception Winter suggests is "not only proper but almost a duty which a Dramatic club owes to a great Shakespearean scholar."

Jefferson hopes the letter will catch Winter before he leaves England. Indicates that - with all the current turmoil around the world - he is grateful that he is "not in it" and that his "mission is to play good parts and paint bad pictures." Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."

Mentions Shakespeare and Bacon.

Jefferson gives dates when he can play for Holland's benefit. Mentions seeing Fechter for the first time on the English stage; will reserve his opinion until he sees him in "Claude Melnotte." Addressed to "Willie."