October 18, 1903 Sunday

October 18 Sunday – Joseph T. Goodman wrote to Sam, wishing him “godspeed” on his “pilgrimage,” and his regret of not still being in NY to share a “schooner…at the Regal.” He sent prayers and hope that Livy would improve in the “balmy air and quiet of your Florentine home.” Joe predicted a “small boom” in JA as many he’d talked to were not aware that Mark Twain wrote such a book, but were now finding out [MTP]. Note: in this particular letter Joe praised JA; he had not always done so.