scott
30 March 2025
May 17 Tuesday – Frederick A. Duneka wrote to Sam, letting him know that Mark Twain day at the St. Louis Fair had been postponed until some time in September. The Fair wasn’t yet “an overwhelming success” but it was early. He asked Sam to send his portrait (the Gelli painting) so they might display it “in a splendid window in Fifth Avenue just below the Holland House” [MTP].
Father Nicholas Miale wrote from Spoleto, Italy to Sam, asking after Livy’s health and referring him to a newspaper which he had sent. Sam replied on May 18 [MTP].
Entry Date
May 17, 1904 - Tue