February 21 Thursday – At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote thanks to Brander Matthews “for that dedication… / The Supreme Court didn’t need to worry: I was going to assume all the responsibilities any way, just because of the confidence I have always had in you” [MTP]. Note: see Matthews’ dedication in his new book, Feb. 20 entry.

George F. Mockler and Walter B. Douglas signed a certificate for honorary membership for Samuel S. [sic] Clemens in the Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis [MTP].

Edwin B. Smith for American Anti-Imperialist League, Chicago wrote compliments of Twain’s “Sitting in Darkness” article: “…it is the strongest indictment of imperialism with all its cant and humbug that has appeared” Could they reprint the article? [MTP].

The Executive Committee of the New England Anti-Imperialist League voted to order 2,000 copies of “To the Person Sitting in Darkness” pamphlet from the Anti-Imperialist League of New York [Zwick email Oct. 20, 2007].