November 1 Thursday – In Boston, Howells wrote to Sam of his plans to come for a visit on Nov. 3 [MTHL 1: 447].

Orion Clemens wrote to Sam having rec’d his Oct. 28th. Ma went to a 90 year old’s party and they were all well. He worked 4 hrs a day on the Kings [MTP].

Charles A. Dana for The New York Sun wrote to Clemens, unable to get the information of death rates of various prominent towns [MTP]. Note: Sam had suggested they publish these figures.