December 28 Tuesday – William A. Seaver wrote to Clemens. “My precious old bird: — / Haven’t you got a place for bores, loafers and snobs in Hartford called a Club? … I am twisting my wits to get stuff enough together to do a little article on Clubs, and would like to ring in Hartford” [MTP].

Mollie and Orion Clemens wrote to Sam and Livy, surprised by the arrival of a box from them the day before. “Mollie immediately put on the dress. It is very beautiful…” He remarked that it was 11 below zero with snow falling. Mollie “tested her mittens…they were exactly what she wanted.” Orion thanked them for shirts they sent him. Mollie added her thanks [MTP].