May 19 Wednesday – Back in Hartford, Twichell came by Sam’s house and met Bret Harte. Twichell wrote in his journal he “…was a little disappointed in his looks” [Yale, copy at MTP].

Benjamin B. Bunker of Bricksburgh, New Jersey wrote to thank Sam for his letter and pictures. He then discussed $500 and asked if Mark could “go it” on his “own hook” within 2 or 3 weeks, then the Lord be praised. He then asked when Orion would be done with the Tennessee Land [MTP].