July 3 Friday – Sam called at the steamship office to buy his ticket for July 6. The steamship company refused to let him pay, insisting that he be their guest, such was his notoriety and popularity in the region [Sanborn 397].

Robert Bunker Swain wrote to Sam: “I have been hoping to see you all the week to ask you dine with me on Sunday. I would be most happy to have you and so would Mrs. Swain.” The envelope was not mailed so must have been hand delivered. [MTP]. Note: MT wrote directions on the env: “Bet Cal & Sac on Powell on East side—center block—best looking house—door plate”; see L3 354-55 n.3