April 4 Wednesday – At 21 Fifth Ave, N.Y. Sam wrote to Charles J. Langdon in Elmira.
“Was there a Mrs. Lee among the Quaker City’s passengers? I do not recal the name” [MTP]. Note: Mrs. S.G. Lee of Brooklyn was on the excursion [MTL 2: 387].
Clemens’ A.D. for the day: The Morris case again—Scope of this autobiography, a mirror— More about Nast sale; laurels for Mr. Clemens—Clippings in regard to Woman’s University Club reception; Clemens comments on them—Vassar benefit at Hudson theater; Clemens meets many old friends [MTP Autodict1].
J.P. Lewis wrote from Glenbrook, Conn. to Sam. Where could he find “the story about a walking tour with Mr. Twichell that you told at the Women’s University club yesterday [Apr. 3].” Lewis professed to admire Twichell and if he might get to know Mark Twain better he’d like him as well [MTP]. Note: The MTP catalogs Lyon’s reply as “ca.6 April.” See entry.
Charles F. Powlison for the YMCA wrote from NYC to thank Sam for addressing their Sunday afternoon meeting. He had called to thank Sam personally but he was not at home [MTP].
F.A. Solomons wrote from Washington, D.C. to Sam recalling “a most delightful interiview” he had “back in the Sixties” about Dan Slote. Solomons also thanked him for “the noble words you recently spoke out at a public dinner in New York anent the diabolical treatment of the Russians, murderous Government towards its almost helpless subjects…” If Sam ever traveled to Washington again, Solomons would count it as a “pleasure to greet you and present you to my family” [MTP]. Note: Lyon answered ca. Apr. 6 for Sam.
April 4 ca. – Isabel Lyon answered the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.’s Apr. 2 note with tickets for the world’s championship billiard tourney, Madison Square Garden, Apr. 9 to 21. See entry. “Thanks for the tickets—glad to have them for that date as has no engagement” [MTP].
Sam also replied to Susan Kearny Selfridge’s Apr. 2 request.
M . Selfridge / The announcement which I made in public a day or two ago that I have quitted the platform permanently was quite seriously made. I said I would not appear again for money nor before an audience that had paid to hear me. It is a promise which I shall keep. I am too old & tired to travel & I make no journeys, even short ones that are not compulsory. I remember those days in Paris well & pleasantly & I wish I were so situated as to be able to be useful to her in her work, but my circumstances bar me [MTP].