June 11 Thursday – In East London, S. Africa, Sam gave his “At Home” talk to a “meager house” at Mutual Hall. Tickets ranged from 5 shillings to 2. The small house was due to heavy rain. A man attended who had the copy of IA that Sam gave to John Henry Riley in 1870. A review was published on June 12 by the East London Standard [Philippon 21].
Livy sent a telegram to H.H. Rogers:
Harpers share dramatic profits too high. Offer one-fifth or fourth / Olivia Clemens [MTP: in Sam’s June 19 to Rogers]. Note: profits referred to were on JA.
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