Symonds writes about his family and that he is looking forward to the new edition of Shakespeare's England. On letterhead of the Law Offices of Symonds, Snow, Cook & Hutchinson, Portland, Maine. Addressed to Winter at the Soo-Nipi Park Lodge, Soo-Nipi Park, New Hampshire.

The letters mostly concern the honorary degree conferred upon William Winter at Bowdoin College; (2) and (3) are the same letter except (2) contains a handwritten postscript by Symonds. (1) and (3-6) on letterhead of Law Offices of Symonds, Snow, Cook & Hutchinson, Portland, Maine. (1-3) and (6) addressed to Winter at 46 Third Ave., New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y; (4-5) addressed to Winter at Soo-Nipi Park Lodge, Soo-Nipi Park, New Hampshire.

Symonds mentions The wallet of time and reports on the well-being of his family.

Discusses the offer of an honorary degree from Bowdoin College to William Winter. Letter addressed to Judge Symonds. On letterhead of the Soo-Nipi Park Lodge, Soo-Nipi Park, New Hampshire.

Regarding Winter's letter declining to accept a degree from Bowdoin College. On letterhead of Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine. Letter signed from Wm. DeW. Hyde.

Addressed to various recipients at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, regarding Winter's refusal of a degree from the college. (1-2) are copies of the same letter, addressed to the Secretary of Bowdoin College; (3) copy of a letter addressed to President Hyde; (4) a copy of a letter addressed "Dear Judge," including a short transcribed article below letter, "Bowdoin College makes him Doctor of Laws." Winter's own file copies, unsigned.

Discusses the Bacon-Shakespeare authorship controversy. On letterhead from the University Club, Fifth Avenue & 54th Street. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at Soo Nipi Park, Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire.