October 27 Monday – Jane Lampton Clemens, Sam’s mother, died at age 87.

Sam and Clara Clemens left Bryn Mawr and arrived back in Hartford by evening where they were met with the news of Jane’s death, probably by telegram from Orion and Mollie Clemens [Oct. 23 to Hall].

James G. Batterson for Travelers Insurance, Hartford wrote to Sam: “News from Bryn Mawr received. I shall be at my office all day to-morrow” [MTP].

Frank C. Drake for Baltimore American wrote to ask Sam for “two stickfuls of matter relative to Thanksgiving” for their article on American Humor [MTP].

John Alexander Steuart (1861-1932) wrote from London to Sam, sending him “a volume of letters to Living Authors” just published by Sampson Low & Co. “Would be glad to know that the book is not wholly distasteful to one whose writings have long been my delight.” Sam wrote, “Will Answer” on the envelope [MTP] Note: MTP has listed this as J.A. Stewart, perhaps an alternative spelling. . Letters to Living Authors 1890.

Daniel Whitford wrote to warn Sam not to respond to a telegram by Will E. Burton, a man he judged a pirate trying to dramatize TS. “There was a contract I think with Olive Logan but I have never seen it that I remember, but this has nothing to do with it” [MTP].

Summit Grove House; J. Warner Arthur, receipted $7.50 for 2 1/2 days board at 2.00 = 5.00; 5 extras 2.50 [MTP]. Note: For Sam and Clara’s stay at Bryn Mawr.