January 27 Wednesday – Sam was in New York City.

Mary E. Boynton wrote before this date to ask Sam to appear before a “very enthusiastic Staten Island audience.” What were his terms? [MTP]. Note: “Ans. Jan 27 M.L.H.”

George Dickson wrote from Alton, Ill. enclosing a formal studio portrait of himself, having been called “Mark Twain” by his friends (in file; not much resemblance). Would Clemens send one of his pictures? [MTP]. Note: “Ans. Jan 27 M.L.H.”

Julia Langdon Loomis (Mrs. Edward E. Loomis) wrote from Elmira to Sam. The letter is faded and bled through and difficult to read but she complains they’ve been missing seeing him in town [MTP].

L.H. Mayer wrote from NYC to ask Sam for one or two signed pictures of himself to be sold at the Fair of the Working Girls’ Vacation Society [MTP].

F.J. Nilan for Western Union wrote to ask Sam for an additional 35 cents in charges for the telephoning of a telegram to Jean Clemens, c/o Dr. Harland, Gloucester, Mass. on May 24, 1908 [MTP].

K.V. Roedern wrote a poem to Sam from Hillbourne Club, Katonah, NY, about activities there [MTP].

Mrs. Samuel S. Sanders, “frightened from my own audacity” in addressing him, wrote from Weyland, Mass. to discuss her genealogy, though her family name was spelled “Clemons” [MTP].

William M. Schwitzer wrote from NYC to invite Sam to the annual dinner of the Bibliophile Society on Feb. 1 at the Hotel Astor. “Our roster fairly bristles with notable names—I am sure you know them all” [MTP]. Note: “Ans. Jan 27 M.L.H.”

Mrs. A.A. Wolcott wrote to Sam, enclosing a three stanza poem based on the poem placed upon Susy Clemens’ tombstone [MTP]. Note: “Ans. Jan 29 M.L.H.”