In (1), on Yale University letterhead, Lounsbury asks Winter's help in determining when [Edwin] Booth discarded the Colley Cibber version of Richard III. With (2), he returns a printed slip concerning the works of William Leete Stone. Also writes that New Haven is the birthplace of the Baconian myth, since it was Delia Bacon's home until she went abroad. In (3), Lounsbury thanks Winter for his "two splendid volumes" (i.e., Winter's Wallet of time) and refers several times to Phelps, likely William Lyon Phelps, and his differing opinions on the theater. All three letters with accompanying envelopes, with Winter's annotations.
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.
Stoddart writes that he has been trying to jot down what he remembers from his early career in Glasgow to the present time. He hopes it will be worthy of publication and will have satisfaction in knowing it will be something for his children to read. Addressed from 101 West 78th. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island. Year of letter comes from envelope's post mark.
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.
Palmer indicates that it was at Richard Mansfield's request that he had asked for Winter's son to come talk to him about Cyrano de Bergerac. On letterhead of The Richard Mansfield Co., 13 & 15 West 28th Street. With envelope addressed to William Winter, Esqre., Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.
Concerning efforts to save Edgar Allen Poe's Fordham cottage from destruction. On letterhead of 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.