November 17 Thursday – Sam telegraphed Elisha Bliss:

“My brother only waiting for you to say when. [Answer.] Book progressing slowly  What date do you think it best to issue it? / Clemens” [MTPO]

Elisha Bliss wrote to Clemens:

Dr Clemens. / Believe me I am exceedingly glad to know your wife is getting on so well & your boy has gained an ounce as I learned from his letter to [Twitchell.]

      I trust no [untoward] accident will alter this state of affairs for the worse— I have not heard from you since the one relating to your [brother.] Has he decided to come? Please let me know if it is [settled] yet and when he will be here, if he is to come— Also please give me an idea when you would like the book to come [out,] & how you get on with it.

      By the way did you get the books I sent you? /truly [Bliss] [MTP].