December 21 Thursday – This is the day Sam planned on going to New York, where he likely conferred with Parsloe and Harte on the pending contract for Ah Sin (see Dec. 20 entry). NYC temperatures ranged from 19-12 degrees F. with 0.06 inches of precipitation [NOAA.gov].

Bill paid to Adams Express Co. $4.65; lists Pamela Moffett in Fredonia and T.W. Crane in Elmira [MTP]. Probably books or gifts shipped.