(1) Thanks Winter for the books; asks questions regarding George Arnold (1834-1865); (2) Asks for a copy of Parson's lines on the death of Booth's first wife; (3) asks Winter to read the Medley, which he is sending, and advise him concerning it. Addressed from New Haven, Conn.

Mentions sending Winter a copy of the Poetry of America along with this letter. Also, states that he is pleased to add the Thistle-down to what he already has of Winter's. Inquires as to whether Winter will come for a visit. Addressed from New Haven, Connecticut, Box 489.

Mentions copies of books and poems he has sent to Winter. Addressed from New Haven, Connecticut, Box 489.

Concerning Winter's "replies to persons of Ibsenite and Caine-ine faith." He continues, "Ibsen and his kind disgust me. Hall Caine and his sort bore me." On letterhead of the New York times, New York.

Addressed from various locations including the Park Theatre; Paris; the Pittsburgh Opera House; London; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and New York. (5) is a telegram from Florence in London to Winter, with an accompanying envelope; (6) is a telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Florence in Cedar Rapids to Winter at the Tribune.

Some letters on letterhead of the New York tribune and one on letterhead of the Staten Island Academy. (6) and (8) indicate "Dictated" on first leaf and appear to be in the hand of William Jefferson Winter.

(1) Winter thanks Stedman for the portrait of himself he sent; (2) thanks him for the book he has sent.