May 26 Monday – In Riverdale, N.Y. Sam wrote to George Iles. “Yesterday I read the last half of your book on flame, electricity & the camera again. And I thank you again. It is an enchanting book, & the style & phrasing are worthy of the great subjects. I am leaving for the West, to return the middle of June; but I am leaving the ancient hymn-books behind, in a safe place” [MTP].

Sam also wrote to H.H. Rogers that he was leaving the next day for Missouri to receive his honorary LL.D. degree from the University of Missouri: “Take care of business the best you can, and telegraph me if you get stuck” [MTHHR 488].

Livy’s diary: “Mrs Gotthold & Miss Bisland here for luncheon” [MTP: DV161]. Note: Miss Mary Bisland. an unidentified person: (“a thankful reader”) wrote from Wolcott, Vt. to Sam, complimenting him on his article on General Funston [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env. “Pleasant letter requires no ans.”