November 14 Monday – Sam wrote from Buffalo to Jesse C. Haney (1820-1901), writer and publisher of various handbooks, and editor and publisher of humor magazines. Sam declined to write for almanacs, writing that it “belongs to Josh & I won’t touch it.” He didn’t mind caricatures of himself, but not his new baby, in case Langdon didn’t live [MTL 4: 238].

Sam also telegraphed Charles Langdon, allowing any of the family to visit [MTL 4: 239].

Sam also wrote a short note to Thomas B. Pugh (1829-1884), a promoter for lectures in Philadelphia.

“I’m a wet nurse, now, & I like it! We have got a baby & we don’t want any more money nor any more glory either! Count us out, Mr. Pugh!” [MTL 4: 239].