December 14 Monday – William Ireland Starr, photographer from West Redding, Conn. came and took photographs of Stormfield and it’s occupants, including one of Ralph W. Ashcroft (standing in window) and Clemens (seated in window) looking out at Isabel Lyon (standing outside the window); also one of Sam in his Oxford gown, seated with cigar in mouth [MT Journal Spring/Fall 2006 p.19].

American Institute of Architects sent engraved invite for Dec. 17 at the New Willard in Wash. D.C. [MTP]. Note: “Ans Dec 14 MLH”

Layton W. Crippen sent a telegram from NYC to Harry A. Lounsbury or Isabel Lyon c/o Sam: “Please telegraph to me at hotel Belmont what station I alight at this afternoon” [MTP]. Note: see Dec. 16 entry in guestbook.

Martin W. Littleton wrote from NYC to apologe for being absent during Sam’s recent visit [MTP].

New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad per A.B. Smith replied to Sam’s Dec. 12 letter: they were pleased to announce that beginning Dec. 21, the #240 leaving NY at 3:32 p.m. “would stop at Redding on notice to Conductor to leave passengers from New York only” [MTP].

Herbert Saull for the Salvation Army sent a form letter asking for donation for their Christmas dinner [MTP]. Note: “Ans Dec 15 MLH”

Edwin Wildman for M.A.P. Magazine NYC wrote to ask Sam “to give an expression” on the question of “What I Fear Most and Why” [MTP]. Note: “Ans Dec 15 MLH”