February 26 Saturday – Sam wrote from Hartford to Edward F. Noyes (U.S. Minister to France), asking for a U.S. passport for Karl Gerhardt, as a “kindness” to himself, Charles Dudley Warner and Quincy Ward, the sculptor [MTP].

Sam also wrote a letter of introduction for Karl Gerhardt to Any U.S. Representative or Other Friend of Mine [MTP].

Western Union  bill of Feb. 28 shows a message sent to New York, recipient unspecified.

John M. Hay wrote “horribly busy” from Wash. D.C. to Sam: “I have your letter of the 14th. I share your regard for House, and think the easiest way to get your views before Gen. Garfield will be to give him your letter, a testimonial of which any many might be proud. There is no question of Clarence King—he would not take it” [MTP].