December 10 Thursday – James Jourdan, President Brooklyn Union Gas sent Sam notices of stockholders’ meetings. There are two notices, one dated Dec. 14 [MTP].
Harper & Brothers wrote to Sam that “all applicants” must be referred first to them, and that the contracts with him “give them authority over everything you have published, also over everything you may write (for use in print)” [MTP].
Katharine I. Harrison wrote to Sam.
I have your favor of the 19th ult. [not extant], and am very sorry to hear that Mrs. Clemens has had a bad burn. I hope she is feeling much better ere this.
I had the Power of Attorney acknowledged before a Notary, and sent to the Steel Company, so that matter is all right.
I received, a week or two ago, 400 shares of Plasmon for your account, also 20 shares each for Miss Clara and Miss Jean of the Tabard Inn stock.
Mr. Rogers received last week a draft for £350 from Mr. MacAlister, of London, which has been placed to your credit. I think Mr. Rogers will write you in a few days.
Wishing youall a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I am … [MTP].
Frances R. Massiglia wrote to Sam. “I have need to speak with you on a matter of importance. Will you be so kind as to arrange to give me a few minutes today & greatly oblige. I hope both Mrs Clemens & yourself are feeling better now we have a little sunshine” [MTP]. Sam wrote on the letter “Ask Smith to come here”
Mary Elizabeth Phillips wrote from Boston to thank Sam for the autographed photo which came the day before [MTP].