February 10 Wednesday – John W. Luce for Robinson, Luce Co., Boston wrote to Sam asking his permission to use two of his aphorisms: Cauliflower, a cabbage with a college education; and Mine: a hole in the ground owned by a liar. These for a book they were about to issue, The Foolish Dictionary [MTP].
Dr. Giovanni Nesti wrote from Florence: “Many thanks for your note which I have received. I do not like to discuss about what you say to me. I know I have done for Mrs Clemens everything was possible and logic to do for a good and serious physician.” He closed with his hope for her improvement [MTP].
Dr. J. Perry Worden wrote from St. Louis, Mo. to Sam, reminding him of photographs taken while Sam stayed in St. Louis with his cousin (Dr. James Ross Clemens), and that they had been delayed because he’d been away and the negatives were packed up. He hoped Sam would be pleased by the pictures [MTP].