August 1 Tuesday – Sam also wrote to Charles Webster, who had conveyed the news of illness there.

“It is dismal news. We had the impression that Annie & the children [at this date they had two: Alice, age six; William, nearly four] were to leave for some country place the moment the summer (June) should begin. It seems a very severe attack, but I hope you & Annie are in better hopes & spirits by this time” [MTP].

Francis Kenney billed Sam $5.98 for roof repairs and misc. items, this from Nov. 6, 1880 to Dec. 17, 1881! Also $6.85 for various items from Jan. 12 to June 27 [MTP].