November 12 Wednesday – In Riverdale, N.Y. Sam wrote per Isabel V. Lyon to Franklin G. Whitmore.
Mr. Clemens wishes me to say that yesterday Mrs. Clemens was better and otherwise, but mainly otherwise.
Mr. Clemens also says that if the encumbrance on the property could be reduced as you suggest it would be a great relief.
Further that he is ready to put up the property for sale at auction, just as soon as Mrs. Clemens is well enough to say “Yes” to any business proposition.
In the condition of the stock market today—a condition that Mr. Clemens has been expecting and planning for, he would rather have thirty thousand dollars than the house.
Enclosed please find Mr. Clemens check for one hundred and thirty dollars (13000). Since beginning this, the Doctor has been here and finds Mrs. Clemens better. He tells me it will be a long pull but there is no reason to believe that Mrs. Clemens will not be perfectly well again. / Yours very Sincerely, / Isabel V Lyon [MTP].
Sam’s notebook: “Bought 50 St. Paul Com. 177 1/8 $8,862.50” [NB 45 TS 33].