Winter praises the genius of the poet Bryant. Refers to Longfellow and Willis. Addressed from Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island.

Winter writes that he does not remember that he ever saw a copy of the publication to which the recipient's letter referred. For many years he has avoided reading anything about himself, and the attacks which the recipient refers to remain unknown to Winter. Letter addressed "My Dear Sir." Addressed from No. 17 Third Ave., Fort Hill, New Brighton, S.I.

Barrett writes that he is enclosing a check for the salary due to Winter for the week beginning August 13. On letterhead of the New York Tribune.

Expresses his "personal obligation for the squelching [Winter has] given to that irrepressible blatherskite, W.L. Stone." With envelope.

Lawrence thanks Winters for his letter of remembrance and condolence at the death of his child. Lawrence also apologizes for being absent from Winters' recent splendid triumph. With accompanying envelope.

Johnson muses on how much smaller one's circle of friends becomes as one grows older. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 46 Third Ave., New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.

Langtry discusses how she will be delighted to come to the matinée. She looks forward to having a good talk with William Winter.