scott
22 April 2025
November 19 Friday — In Redding, Conn. Sam sent a telegram to Joseph B. Gilder, c/o The Century.
I am very sorry as should have gladly been an honorary Pall Bearer, but am going to Bermuda tomorrow in obedience to the “Doctors” orders. Jean Joins me in deepest sympathy with Mrs. Gilder. S. L. Clemens [MTP].
William McKay Laffan of the New York Sun died during surgery. Paine writes about receiving the news and meeting Sam at the train. See Nov. 20 entry.
Cornelius Vanderbilt for the Robert Fulton Monument sent a telegram to Sam. “Best wishes from all present at Heistand dinner tendered by Robert Fulton Monument Assn. The great service you have rendered in helping to honor Fulton’s memory will always be appreciated” [MTP]
Entry Date
Nov 19, 1909 - Fri