May 15, 1909 Saturday

May 15 Saturday — Sam’s original guestbook, since replaced by the newer, more elegant gift from Mary B. Rogers, for some reason lists this date for Clara Ashcroft, and Lucy Ashcroft [Mac Donnell TS 7]. Note: any connection to Ralph W. Ashcroft of these two is unknown. Sisters?

Sofia Haag and Charles Haag wrote from Norwalk, Conn. to invite Sam to a Whitman fest on May23 [MTP]. Note: “Ans’d May 18, 09”

Louise L. Thuiles wrote from NYC to invite Sam to an “open air performance of Mr. Percy MacKaye’s comedy “The Canterbury Pilgrims’ at Barnard College on May 25 [MTP]. Note: “Ans’d May 18, “09”