April 11 Sunday – Sam wrote from Hartford to his mother, and sister. He and Livy were taking Rosa and the children on a week’s “rest & change of aggravations” to Boston the next day.
“Orion’s head is as full of projects as ever, but there is one merciful provision—he will never stick to one of them long enough to injure himself” [MTLE 5: 68].
Sam also inscribed a leather copy of A Tramp Abroad to Harriet E. Whitmore (Mrs. Franklin G. Whitmore) “To Mrs. F.G. Whitmore / With kindest regards of / The Author. / Hartford, April 11 1880” (see entry, begin 1880) [MTLE 5: 69; McBride 61].
John T. Lewis wrote to Sam (after Apr. 12 to Howells enclosed).
Mr Samual L Clemens, honerd Sir i receved a coppy of your splended work ef tramp Abroad whitch i suppose to be a gift from your ever bountyful hand for witch i am at a loss for words to exprss my gratefulness but i will say that i except it as a grate treasure from noble generous heart and benevolent hand for wich pleas to except my most humble an sinceier thanks for it and the past unmerited presants you have kindly gave me pleas except my best wishes for your worthy self and family hopeing that you are all well and enjoying the fullest blesings life can a ford
most respectfully yours,
John. T. Lewis
we are all quite well [MTPO].