August 26 Wednesday – Webster & Co. per Frederick J. Hall wrote “pleasure to report that in round numbers the reported sales up to date are 151,000 sets” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Immense news”

Daniel Whitford for Alexander & Green wrote: “I understand that a German Publishing house in Chicago have announced that they will publish the German translation of the Personal Memoirs in cheap form and have written Charley to consider this…” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “All rights reserved covers this. Write those people / If necessary we will issue a 25c German edition”