October 14 Wednesday – Moncure Conway and daughter Mildred visited the Clemenses. Moncure’s oldest son was practicing law in New York City [MTNJ 3: 201n57].

Charles Webster wrote: “Who has proposed turning the 15% that we make on New York City territory into the general pool? I never thought of such a thing, it clearly belongs solely to the firm, just as much as any other General Agents profit belongs to him” He asked Sam “to come down for a day” as there were many things to decide [MTP].

Richard Watson Gilder for Century Magazine wrote: “We very much want a brief article on Frank R. Stockton. Mr. Buel suggests that you are the man to write it” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Gilder 1885 wants article on Stockton”

Will J. Smyth wrote from Ft. Grove, NY. “Your letter rec’d and many thanks.” He couldn’t come but had in mind a man who might “take charge of your house soon” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Gardener / Answered”