March 29 Wednesday – According to the New York Times, page 8 under “PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE,” Samuel L. Clemens, of Hartford,” was at the Hotel Brunswick.

Jane W. Bruner wrote from NYC to address Sam as “My old friend,” relating how 11 years before her illness prevented her from visiting. She divorced Dr. Bruner 8 years before for extreme cruelty. She was awarded custody of the children and related their college studies. “Would you use your gifted pen in saying a few kind things?” about her play A Mad World [MTP]. Note: see Apr. entry, also Apr. 7