He will not be able to attend the dinner in honor of William Winter and sends instead, his recognition of Winter's "fame" and his "power to charm us." Stedman follows with several lines of verse beginning: What avail fellow-minstrels, our crotchets and staves. On letterhead of Lawrence Park, Bronxville, N.Y. Addressed to Lord as Secretary of the Lotos Club.

Autograph letter signed.

Speaks of a meeting with [Richard Henry?] Stoddard who had returned from the burial of his dead.

Booth writes, "I am pleased beyond measure that you like my conception of the Moor" and discusses the role. On letterhead of Everett House, Union Square, New York. Letter addressed "My dear Stedman." With an engraving of Booth in costume.

Giving news of his publications.

Autograph letter signed. Signed by Saxe.