Autograph Letters Signed from Edwin Forrest to Various Recipients


Book Description

(5) mentions the assassination of Lincoln; (10) gives reasons for not performing at benefit for Wemyss; (15) expresses regret at Madame Ponisi's decision to leave the New York stage. Attached to (2) is an autograph and to (16) is a poetic tribute to Forrest.













Autograph Letter Signed from Edwin Forrest to John George Taylor, New York


Book Description

Forrest denies that he is going to "the land of gold" [California], as stated in the newspapers. Addressed to Taylor at 58 Prince Street, New York. Undated; estimated date based on pencil note on item and acquisition information.
















Edwin Forrest Letters


Book Description

Letter to J. Sabin, 1862 November 2, inviting him to work in Forrest's library; letter to Maurice --, 1853 June 11, regarding an accident on Forrest's boat; pencilled note to Prosper M. Wetmore, 1834 February 11, regarding a Mr. Phalen, with a later annotation by Wetmore dated 1873 April 10.