January 25 Monday – Sam was in New York City.

Dr. Henry M. Chase and the Boston Dispensary Staff sent an invitation card for a dinner on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Hotel Brunswick, Boston [MTP].

Herbert F. Knowles, “a complete stranger” wrote from Hartford to Sam. Knowles was writing an article, “How I felt after my first smoke” and asked for “a few lines relating to your experience” [MTP]. Note: “Ans. Jan 27 M.L.H.”

W.H. Smith wrote from Huntington, Ind. to ask if he might use Sam’s sketch “Jim Wolfe and the Tom-cats” in a publication made for local distribution [MTP]. Note: “Ans. Jan 29 M.L.H.”

A. Vogt, playwright wrote from Dallas, Tex. to ask Sam’s help in gaining a manager to produce any of his eight plays [MTP]. Note: IVL: “ansd”

George W. Wharton wrote from NYC to ask Sam to “raise his powerful voice” against the building of “a great Court House in the McDougal St. corner” of Washington Square [MTP].

Note: “Mr. Clemens has ceased to be a resident of NY. In his opinion, if it is a question of politic, then no citizen’s personal appeal will avail.”