May 2 Wednesday – Sam was in Elmira at least part of the day and returned to New York in time for a business meeting the following day. He had,

…a glimpse of the folks, including the Stanchfields. Sue [Crane] reminded me of the lace & I sent it to her as soon as I got back. I had a sort of notion to run up to Hartford for an hour, but I don’t get the chance. [May 4 to Livy]. Note: Clara Spaulding married John Stanchfield.

William H. Rideing for Youth’s Companion wrote a short note to Sam, asking if “Perhaps he would like to have the enclosed” (unidentified), and that he hoped the $500 check had reached him [MTP].