The Clemens family relocates in Elmira where Olivia preferred to give birth  to their second child.

“Born, in Elmira, N.Y., at 4.25AM March 19, 1872, to the wife of Saml. L. Clemens, of Hartford, Conn., a daughter. Mother & child doing exceedingly well. Five-pounder” [MTL 5: 59].

The family returns to Hartford on May 28th.