January 29 Sunday – Sam’s article, “The Danger of Lying in Bed,” which also appeared in the Feb. 1871 issue of the Galaxy, was printed in the Buffalo Express [McCullough 281]. This was the last known article Sam published in the Buffalo Express.

Sam met Kate Field (Mary Katherine Keemle Field 1838-1896) at a private residence. Field was a well-known journalist and platform lecturer who followed Charles Dickens’ tour with one about Dickens. Sam criticized her performances [MTL 4: 322].