Sends his itinerary for performances in The rivals. Mentions Shakespeare and Bacon. 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.

Discusses arrangements for Winter's upcoming visit.

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

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 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.