January 26 Friday – Sam was in Washington, D.C. David Pae for The People’s Friend / The Popular Home Journal (London) wrote to Sam, relating “a recent competition” where their readers were asked “to name their favorite living writer.” As a result HF and IA were tied for best; would Twain agree with this verdict, and if so, which of these was his favorite? [MTP]. Note: Lyon replied for Sam; allowing for post from London to NY, ten days time, or ca. Feb. 5.

Frank B. Swigart, a printer with the St. Louis Globe Democrat sent a clipping of his letter to the editor, in which he asks Clemens to send one book to the Printers’ Home, Colorado Springs, Colo. [MTP]. Lyon wrote on top: “Mr. Clemens sent A Tramp Abroad Feb. 1, 1906 & wrote in it—‘Let us save the tomorrows for work’”