March 10 Thursday – The New York Tribune editorial of this date, “How Juries are Obtained in This Town,” evoked a spot in Sam’s notebook:

“The man who says that he cannot form an unbiased opinion on any given set of facts, simply shows the shallow quality of his mind.” — N.Y. Trib. — On Jury System. (Be he deep or shallow, he cannot form an unbiased opinion upon “any set of facts” involving a party or a religion. This makes his ability to form a valuable opinion on any question doubtful [ )] [MTNJ 3: 282].

J. Harrison Mills wrote from N.Y. to Sam that “Many kind memories of you in old times makes a formal letter seem unnatural.” He rejoiced whenever he heard about Sam; no favor was asked for [MTP]. Note: Mills is not identified, though a Charley Mills was one of the band of Marion Rangers.

Sarah Knowles Bolton wrote from Cleveland, Ohio asking for a cabinet photo [MTP].