April 6 Tuesday – Marshall Jewell, ex-governor of Conn. wrote to Sam:

My Dear Sir: / I have seen the Secretary of the Navy about your boy [Samuel Moffett], and he said it was all right, and that his name was on the list, and that the appointment should be made—or at least I understood him to say as much.

      He requested me to leave a note with him as a reminder, which I did, and have no doubt everything will be done as you wish it. / Very truly, … [MTP]. Note: Clemens was actively trying to secure an appointment to the Naval Academy for his nephew. It was not given.

Edward T. Potter wrote from Jacksonville, Fla. to Clemens about details on the new house—awnings, mantelpiece, stairs, etc.[MTP].