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November 11 Saturday – Miss Nellie Covert wrote from Peabody, Kansas, asking if Clemens had known Captain Henry Switzer while piloting on the Mississippi, or had he ever met any of his family? The lady did not disclose the reason for her question or her possible relationship with Switzer [MTP]. Note: The MTP catalogs Sam’s response as “on or after 11 November.”Five days estimated postal time is allowed here, with Sam’s response being ca. Nov. 16.

Isabel Lyon’s journal # 2: “Boeddeker sent half quantity of medicine” [MTP TS 33].

Grace E.J. Parker, field secretary for the George Junior Republic Assoc. wrote from N.Y.C. to ask Sam for a donation. On or just after this day Sam directed Miss Lyon to “Send $5” [MTP].

Jeannette L. Gilder for The Critic wrote to Sam to ask that he be represented in an upcoming anthology [MTP].

Dr. Frank Hartley wrote from NYC to arrange an examination for Sam [MTP]. Note: as with most doctors, the handwriting is nearly illegible, a skill taught in medical school.

Day By Day Acknowledgment

Mark Twain Day By Day was originally a print reference, meticulously created by David Fears, who has generously made this work available, via the Center for Mark Twain Studies, as a digital edition.