Mantell writes that he hopes to see Winter before he goes and that he will be his son Willie's [Jefferson Winter] friend until the end of time. Encloses a check for books as explained by Jefferson in a note.
(1) Mantell asks Winter if he has the time to arrange a "practical and compact acting play" of Richard III. Entreats Winter to visit in the summer. (2) Mantell apologizes for this tardy response and says that he is looking forward to a reunion as soon as Winter is in good health. (3) Mantell says that he will be glad to get on the stage proper since any actor who says he likes the film business is a liar. He also states that the war in the dramatic arts in America is nearly as horrible as the war in Europe. (4) Thanks Winter for a picture. (5) Telegram from Mantell to Winter dated March 14, 1916.
Mostly concerning Mantell's theatre-related work. Correspondent's locations include New York, Seattle, Winnipeg, Indianapolis, Washington, D.C. and Atlantic Highlands, N.J.
Compliments Winter's tribute to Robert Burns and Scotland. He expects to put on a big production of King Lear at the New Theatre, N.Y. on the 27th of March. He is happy to report that this has been one of the best seasons ever.
(1) Inquires about Winter and his family. Addressed from Brucewood, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.; (2) Most of his people are going to New York on Friday, if Winter could come down then they could have a day by themselves; signed from Bob. On letterhead of Robert B. Mantell and Genevieve Hamper in Shakespearean and Classic Plays, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.
Has met Winter's sister and her family in Los Angeles. He often thinks of Winter's father in times of sorrow and trouble. The last two weeks' performances in San Francisco were packed. Mantell doesn't think that he will play N.Y. this season but will play Philadelphia and Boston. He includes a letter which he thinks will interest the "Good Old Man." The letter enclosed is a fan letter to Mantell from Gertrude B. Weed and Raphael A. Weed, which includes a drawing of Winter (Sr.?) placing a laurel wreath on the head of Macbeth as a haloed William Shakespeare looks approvingly on. Also includes a note signed by J. Winter refuting a claim about Robert Mantell made in a newpaper clipping pasted to the front of the letter.
Entreats Winter to come down any time he likes. Says that he wished people would leave him alone and that Winter is the only one he cares to see. Signed from Bob to Willie. Also includes a photograph of Mantell and his dog, Rubber.