March 3 Wednesday – Sam wrote from Hartford to Frank Bliss about particulars in the publishing of A Tramp Abroad [MTLE 5: 31].

Orion Clemens wrote to Sam. “What is the process in your patent? I have been looking again at the pictures you gave us. They are very pretty. Can you send us a circular? Is it engraving that your application of the invention will supercede? Is there any way about it that I could make money—selling patent rights, or otherwise?” He also asked if Sam would mark his criticisms on his MS & return. He advised not to let any of the family see his MS, and that he hadn’t shown a line to Mollie [MTP].

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Tisdall wrote to Sam, flyer enclosed soliciting funds for Mr. C.W. Granby [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “This is a man of perfectly indestructible cheek.” Another paragraph is half torn away & begins with “I made the acquaintance”.