March 7 Tuesday – Karl & Hattie J. Gerhardt wrote to Sam and Livy, thrilled with a letter just rec’d from the Clemenses. More about progress on their studies [MTP]. Note: dated Mar. 8 but postmarked 7th.

Ulysses S. Grant wrote from NYC advising Sam of the days and times he’d be available [MTP]. Note in file: “SLC saw Grant on 10 March about keeping William Cooper Howells (WDH’s father) on as U.S. Consul in Toronto”

Hooker & Co., Carriages wrote, illustrations and costs enclosed [MTP].

Dean Sage wrote having rec’d Sam’s of the 6th, putting the banquet at Friday the 10th at 3.15 p.m. at Delmonico’s. He thought Sam would make money from the Wabash stock he held [MTP].