March 24 Friday – The death of Henry W. Longfellow saddened New Englanders. He died at the age of 75 of peritonitis [MTHL 1: 398]. Note: His death particularly affected William Dean Howells, who wrote his father that he called to check on Longfellow’s health almost at the exact moment of death [Goodman and Dawson 216].

Richard Watson Gilder wrote about copyright issues and bills in Congress, enclosing a circular (not in file). Any time Sam wanted to go to Washington to lobby, Gilder would go with him [MTP].

John Henton Carter for St. Louis Post-Dispatch wrote asking for another scene, possibly from LM for his next issue of his Almanac [MTP].

Independent Watch Co. per O.R. Burchard wrote announcing a meeting of stockholders to elect Directors, Apr. 4 at 2 p.m. Fredonia [MTP].

Edward T. Potter wrote: “Mr. [Alfred H.] Thorp has asked me to explain that his bill for expenses & time away from his office is for time spent in coming and going” [MTP].