November 30 Wednesday – Sam’s 63rd Birthday.

At the Hotel Krantz in Vienna, Austria, Sam wrote to Auguste Wilbrandt-Baudius (Mrs. Adolf von Wilbrandt) (1843-1937), famous Austrian actress and writer. Sam was “touched” by her “eloquent words” and flowers (likely birthday wishes). Sam wished he could have heard her in a recent reading performance [MTP]. Note: The Wilbrandts frequented the salons of the Countess Wydenbruck-Esterhazy and other members of the Maestro Leschy’s inner circle. Sam would share the platform with Auguste on Mar. 8, 1899. See Dolmetsch 118.