September 13 Tuesday – Sam left Rochester at 10 A.M. and got to Fredonia at 3 PM. While there he checked up on one of his investments. From the Fredonia Censor, Sept. 21, 1881:

Samuel L. Clemens, of Hartford, paid his mother and sister, Mrs. Moffett, a little visit last week. He called at the Independent Watch Company’s factory, and was much pleased with the officers, workmen and works. The company will have one watch movement named the “Mark Twain” in honor of this distinguished stockholder.

W.B. Gwyn attorney, wrote from Asheville, NC to Clemens, enclosing some sketches he hoped Sam could use to frame a book around [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the back, “From a North Carolinian idiot.”

Hubbard & Farmer bankers & brokers wrote to Clemens having rec’d his letter & telegram of Sept. 10 [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Will obey instructions to sell when W. does”