December 2 Tuesday – Sam, daughter Jean, and Katy Leary were in Elmira, N.Y. [NB Dec. 3; 45, TS 34].
George B. Harvey forwarded to Sam copies of the regrets and acceptances for his 67th birthday celebration dinner [MTP].
John P. Hermann wrote from St. Louis to Sam offering an “obituary” for his Harper’s Weekly contest:
“He lies here still as he did before” [MTP].
Frederick William Peabody (b. 1862), member of the law firm of Peabody, Baker, and Peabody; and an outspoken critic of Christian Science, wrote to Sam, enclosing a copy of his address on Christian Science, and “shall be greatly obliged for our perfectly candid opinion of it” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env. “Author of the pamphlet”
G.W. Potts wrote from Asbury Park, N.J. to Sam, offering an “obituary” for his Harper’s Weekly contest [MTP].
Charles W. Stoddard wrote from Washington, D.C.—twice to Sam. In the first note he advised he’d heard from Harriott and got his check for $250 “on a/c”, though Stoddard wasn’t sure what that meant. Perhaps forgetful? Stoddard sent another note, again saying he’d rec’d the check and hoped it was good [MTP].
Randolf Stuart wrote from Nelson, B.C., Canada to Sam offering an “obituary” for his Harper’s Weekly contest [MTP].