Jefferson compliments Winter on a poem. Hopes Winter can come out for a visit. He has been "getting on most satisfactorily" with his painting. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."

Jefferson, Mrs. J, and Josie have decided to go to England next May. He does not yet know if he will act or not; if he does, it will only be Rip [van Winkle] - "they would not stand [his Bob] Acres in London." Is glad Daly's company made a hit, and Mary Anderson's triumph is a still greater satisfaction to him. Evidence on accompanying envelope shows that this letter was forwarded from London through a F. Burgers, Esq., Church End, Hinckley. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."

Concerns Winter's upcoming visit. Addressed to "Willie" and signed "Joe."

Jefferson hopes Winter will drop in on him at the theater. On letterhead of Booth's Theatre, 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe." Date of letter based on annotation in the hand of William Winter.

Sends his itinerary for performances in The rivals. Mentions Shakespeare and Bacon. Addressed "My dear Willie" and signed "Joe."

The recipient is either William Winter or William Jefferson Winter. Letter signed "Joe." Jefferson will leave tickets at the box office. The date is provided by Winter. Also, at the bottom of this letter, a note by Jefferson Winter in which he indicates that his godfather cut him out of his will for "knowing too much."

Jefferson wishes he could comfort Winter and his wife in "this great affliction," likely a reference to the death of their son Arthur. Tells Winter to "hope that the one who has gone may have escaped the many sorrows" and advises Winter not to stop his tears.