April 20 Monday – If Sam’s estimate was correct, Dorothy Quick, Angelfish, would arrive for a vist at about 2 p.m. this day. See his letter to Dorothy of Apr. 16.

Isabel Lyon’s journal: “Went to look at Cremone bolts” [MTP: IVL TS 47]. Note: Cremone bolts are used for door and window casement locks; sliding bolts.

Caroline Coddington wrote another short “crank” note from Brooklyn. “I hope Miss Clemens will not have the pleasure of laying out her father — / I have suffered sufficiently to free him from his ‘Ideas’ I trust they both will enjoy future success” [MTP].

Harry P. Wood for Hawaii Promotion Co. wrote to Isabel Lyon, “glad indeed to know that Mr. Clemens accepts our gift. Upon receipt of the architect’s plans, we will lose no time in getting the work done” [MTP]. Note: the gift was a koa wood carved mantel for Sam’s billiard room.