February 1 Wednesday – Joe Twichell wrote: “Your remembrance of dear Alex Holley, and your liking for him will give the enclosed eulogy and notice of the works he wrought some interest to you….Hope Jean and House are better this morning…” [MTP]. Note: Alexander Lyman Holley died on Jan. 29; he was the foremost steel engineer of his time.
Arnold, Constable & Co. wrote: “Replying to your favor of the 28th inst., the rugs therein mentioned have been received and placed to your credit, amt. of credit $500.00” [MTP].
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