December 27 Saturday – George MacDonald wrote to Sam.

My dear Clemens, / The best wishes of this good time be yours and all its plentiful hopes.

Since it seems unhappily so doubtful whether you will be able to come and see us, can you tell me where you would be to be found in London any day between the 13th & 16th of January. We shall be up then, and I would bring to you the things you are so kind as [to] offer to take.

Some day perhaps we may write a play together. It would be great fun.

Don’t address me Rev. I’m not reverend. If you do I will return the compliment. / Yours ever, / George MacDonald [MTPO]. Note: Clemens sailed from Liverpool on Jan. 13.