July 12 Thursday – At Dollis Hill House in London, England Sam wrote to James R. Clemens.

Those were the best Indian cigars I have smoked outside of Calcutta. Won’t you please order 100 to be sent to me at above address, & the bill for the same.

We of the family send warm greetings to you & Mamma Caroline & Muriel. I suppose you are flown from London by this time, but I expect this to be forwarded… [MTP].

Sir William Crookes wrote to T. Douglas Murray and Sam. This letter is headed My dear Mr. Murray but the envelope is addressed to S.L. Clemens, Dollis Hill, NW: “I have heard that Protene and Plasmon are the same thing. One company to unite the two would be a good thing, but rivalry should not be encouraged. I shall be glad to hear what your friends have to say on the matter” [MTP].