March 12 Monday – George Henschel wrote fom the Institute of Musical Art, 53 Fifth Ave. to Sam:
On case your daughter Clara can’t accompany you to my little Bohemian (or rather Bavarian) dinner on Tuesday the 20 at the Aufbrauhaus, won’t you give me the pleasure of your company even if you have to come alone?…We shall be twelve all round—all round a round table—in a very cosy Room, drinking the most delicious Munich beer imaginable. Pray come and make us all young and happy [MTP]. Note: Sam’s reply, instructing Miss Lyon to telegraph “yes” is dated ca. Mar. 14.
Sam wrote “Comments on the Moro Massacre,” on Mar. 12 and 14, about the final military engagement in the Philippines, where over 600 natives were massacred by forces led by General Leonard Wood. The piece was not published in Twain’s lifetime; in 1992 it appeared in Mark Twain’s Weapons of Satire.
Clemens’ A.D. for this day: Clemens comments on the killing of 600 Moros—Men, women and children—In a crater bowl near Jolo in the Philippines—Our troops commanded by General Leonard Wood—Contrasts this “battle” with various other details of our military history—The newspapers’ attitude toward the announcements—President Theodore Roosevelt’s message of congratulation [AMT 1: 403-407].
Isabel Lyon’s journal:
By appointment I met Miss Hobby up at the Hoffman house where Mrs. Stanchfield told us the story of Mary Donnovan & her daughter. Over a cup of tea at Maillards after the Stanchfield talk was over, Miss Hobby & I discussed plans for Dublin next summer, for Mr. Clemens is very anxious to have her with him right through those 6 months [MTP TS 49]. Note: Maillard’s Restaurant at Fifth Ave. & 35 Street served afternoon tea for ladies from 3 to 7 p.m.
Edwina L. Levy wrote to thank Sam again for his autograph received [MTP].
Cornelia A. Lyon wrote from Asbury Park, NJ to ask Sam for $25 to get her by until she collected some $1,500. She enclosed letters attesting to her collection, which her attorney said she would get. She prefaced her request by noting in the Mar. 11 NY Herald, the suggestion that Mark Twain be named for Congress in the event of retirement of either NY Senator. She recalled going around Sam and Livy’s Buffalo house with other young girls to “catch a glimpse of the bride and groom.” [MTP]. Note: Lyon wrote on the top of the letter, “Enclosed letter returned,” and on the other corner, “Request”
Charles Putzel wrote appreciation to Sam for his presence and address at the Freundschaft Society dinner Thursday last [MTP].
On case your daughter Clara can’t accompany you to my little Bohemian (or rather Bavarian) dinner on Tuesday the 20 at the Aufbrauhaus, won’t you give me the pleasure of your company even if you have to come alone?…We shall be twelve all round—all round a round table—in a very cosy Room, drinking the most delicious Munich beer imaginable. Pray come and make us all young and happy [MTP]. Note: Sam’s reply, instructing Miss Lyon to telegraph “yes” is dated ca. Mar. 14.
Sam wrote “Comments on the Moro Massacre,” on Mar. 12 and 14, about the final military engagement in the Philippines, where over 600 natives were massacred by forces led by General Leonard Wood. The piece was not published in Twain’s lifetime; in 1992 it appeared in Mark Twain’s Weapons of Satire.
Clemens’ A.D. for this day: Clemens comments on the killing of 600 Moros—Men, women and children—In a crater bowl near Jolo in the Philippines—Our troops commanded by General Leonard Wood—Contrasts this “battle” with various other details of our military history—The newspapers’ attitude toward the announcements—President Theodore Roosevelt’s message of congratulation [AMT 1: 403-407].
Isabel Lyon’s journal:
By appointment I met Miss Hobby up at the Hoffman house where Mrs. Stanchfield told us the story of Mary Donnovan & her daughter. Over a cup of tea at Maillards after the Stanchfield talk was over, Miss Hobby & I discussed plans for Dublin next summer, for Mr. Clemens is very anxious to have her with him right through those 6 months [MTP TS 49]. Note: Maillard’s Restaurant at Fifth Ave. & 35 Street served afternoon tea for ladies from 3 to 7 p.m.
Edwina L. Levy wrote to thank Sam again for his autograph received [MTP].
Cornelia A. Lyon wrote from Asbury Park, NJ to ask Sam for $25 to get her by until she collected some $1,500. She enclosed letters attesting to her collection, which her attorney said she would get. She prefaced her request by noting in the Mar. 11 NY Herald, the suggestion that Mark Twain be named for Congress in the event of retirement of either NY Senator. She recalled going around Sam and Livy’s Buffalo house with other young girls to “catch a glimpse of the bride and groom.” [MTP]. Note: Lyon wrote on the top of the letter, “Enclosed letter returned,” and on the other corner, “Request”
Charles Putzel wrote appreciation to Sam for his presence and address at the Freundschaft Society dinner Thursday last [MTP].
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