October 27 Wednesday – Sam wrote from Elmira to Emily A. Severance in Cleveland. The Severances had been cabin mates on the Quaker City. Sam had sent them a copy of Innocents and answered her thanks. Sam wrote he expected to be in Cleveland the next day on the way to Pittsburgh, but a derailment on Oct. 26 forced him to find another route [MTL 3: 374-5].

George L. Fall (1837-1875), partner of James Redpath, wrote, listing Sam’s lecture appointments until he “reached this city” and would give other dates then. Five cities are listed with pay from $75 to $120 [MTP].