Letter opens "My dear Sir" and concerns arrangements for a reading by Murdoch.

In (1), written from Philadelphia and addressed to "My dear Wright," Murdoch states his preference to open in Hamlet, since his reputation is founded on his per

Wishes to speak to Daly regarding a benefit to be held for James E. Murdoch.

Murdoch refers to the last illness and death of her father, James E. Murdoch, and thanks Ticknor for his "loving tribute to [their] dear one." Mentions that bef