Entreats Winter to come down any time he likes. Says that he wished people would leave him alone and that Winter is the only one he cares to see. Signed from Bob to Willie. Also includes a photograph of Mantell and his dog, Rubber.

Mantell writes that he hopes to see Winter before he goes and that he will be his son Willie's [Jefferson Winter] friend until the end of time. Encloses a check for books as explained by Jefferson in a note.

A very playful letter asking Winter where he has been and informing him that he must come visit .

(1) Inquires about Winter and his family. Addressed from Brucewood, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.; (2) Most of his people are going to New York on Friday, if Winter could come down then they could have a day by themselves; signed from Bob. On letterhead of Robert B. Mantell and Genevieve Hamper in Shakespearean and Classic Plays, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

Mantell is sorry to hear of Jefferson's illness and hopes that it won't be long before he sees them. Thanks Winter for the book "Over the Border."

Mostly concerning Mantell's theatre-related work. Correspondent's locations include New York, Seattle, Winnipeg, Indianapolis, Washington, D.C. and Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

(1) Mantell asks Winter if he has the time to arrange a "practical and compact acting play" of Richard III. Entreats Winter to visit in the summer. (2) Mantell apologizes for this tardy response and says that he is looking forward to a reunion as soon as Winter is in good health. (3) Mantell says that he will be glad to get on the stage proper since any actor who says he likes the film business is a liar. He also states that the war in the dramatic arts in America is nearly as horrible as the war in Europe. (4) Thanks Winter for a picture. (5) Telegram from Mantell to Winter dated March 14, 1916.