Letter from Laffan inquiring whether Winter would like to work for The Sun. On The Sun's Editor's Office letterhead, with an envelope.

Mentions Winter's Life and art of Edwin Booth. Kennedy wants to verify information regarding Edwin Booth and Junius B. Booth for his forthcoming book. Includes one envelope and a book prosepctus for Kennedy's book, The contest for California in 1861.

Winter writes that he will ask his publishers to send Strong a circular concerning his final collection of poems, lately published, and he also mentions that his "Life and Art of Mansfield" will hopefully be issued not later than December. Addressed to Strong in care of the Rhinebeck gazette. Addressed from New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.

The letters contain biographical information on David Belasco and his family.

Reid writes that he is sending a copy of a letter of introduction that he has just given to a "confiding lady," which is included here. He asks if Winter would give her advice and assistance in the matter of having her plays place before suitable managers. The letter is on letterhead from Dorchester House, Park Lane, W. The copy to which Reid refers is addressed to Mrs. John R. Guelph and introduces her to William Winter. It is addressed to Mrs. Guelph at 19 Burton Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S.A. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, U.S.A.

Regarding a book King sent to Winter unsolicited. Winter's own file copy, with annotation on verso. Addressed to King at 346 Broadway, N.Y.

Winter discusses a case of a friend's husband, named Henry Morton, who has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Winter's own file copy, unsigned. Addressed to John J. Kenney, Esq., District Attorney, New Brighton, Staten Island.

Winter writes that he does not have any advice to offer to Sayler's son, who has chosen a "thankless profession" in dramatic criticism. Winter's own file copy, unsigned. Typed on letterhead of Jefferson Winter, 46 (Old Number 17) Third Avenue, New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.

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.