(1) Dated May 23, 1892 and on letterhead of Newport, R.I. with "Conanicut Island" written at the top; Woollett discusses his improving health on Conanicut Island but writes: "I look rather old, and Shylocky with a beard." With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island; (2) Dated Nov 12, 1904 and on letterhead of The Wolcott, Thirty First Street and Fifth Avenue, New York; Woollett apologizes for not writing in so long; he mentions that he has been busy giving lectures and recitals from Shakespeare and Tennyson. He praises Winter: It "is still my pleasure and pride to read your vigorous protest against what is trivial and worthless on the stage today" and refers to Sir Charles Wyndham.

Many of the letters concern Woollett's recitals; plans to meet with Winter; and Winter's writings. Several refer to Edwin Booth. With (14) is a photograph of Woollett's children taken at Christmas and with (18) is a manuscript speech by Woollett following a performance of Shylock at the Park Theatre in Boston.

Herbert remarks to Winter about his performance as Shylock or, as he refers to the role, the Jew. Address on item: 152 West 49 St., New York.

He is sorry to have missed Winter and to hear he is still unwell. Woollett hopes their trip on Friday will do him good. On letterhead from the Hotel Metropole, London. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at Haxell's Hotel, Strand.

Winter writes that Frederick E. Partington and his wife will be visiting England and are to bear his greetings to Pemberton, as Winter requested they do so. On letterhead of the Arthur Winter Memorial Library, Staten Island Academy, New York. With accompanying envelope addressed to Pemberton at Broadway, Worcester.

Woollett discusses his time in England and plans to return to the US; he mentions plans to recite Tennyson's Idylls and Shakespeare's The tempest; writes of seeing the Winter's Tale and lovely Mary as Perdita, possibly Mary Anderson. On letterhead of the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford on Avon. The third leaf contains a short note in Winter's hand on Woollett's career.

Thanks Winter for his expressions of sympathy. With envelope addressed to Winter.