April 13 Saturday – Sam gave a reading at Miss Annie Brown’s in New York City. He included “True Story,” and “Uncle Remus” [Fatout, MT Speaking 659]. This reading was to benefit the Society of Collegiate Alumnae, working to help lower class working women in the city [MTNJ 3: 468n211]. It was one of several charity readings Sam gave during this year.

Alice Jones wrote from N.Y. about Andrew Carnegie, her letter to the President and his answer, and a bust of Pitt? And a “great banquet” for “Peace lovers” on the 17th. [MTP].

Daniel Whitford for Alexander & Green wrote to Sam about being called on by Mr. Andersen of Howland and Heiderson, “very respectable lawyers of his city,” on behalf of Edward House. Old ground gone over about Frohman’s position of simply wanting a successful play, Sam’s defense, etc. [MTP].