June 26 Thursday – Francis D. Millet wrote on the yacht Sea Belle to Clemens about past good intentions by himself and Lily to write. They were on a “lark” for two weeks as there’d been “too many dinners and late hours.” He praised the yacht and the crew, and discussed their travel plans [MTP].

Charles E. Perkins wrote to Clemens: “My dear Sir—Your favor of the 10th inst is received and in conformity therewith I have had the Am Pub Co. indorse on all the contracts with you that your part thereof has been performed. & July 1st when they render their a/c – I will settle the $2000 matter. We are all well and looking forward with pleasure to your coming back in the fall…” [MTP].

Sterne, Hudson & Straus per Simon Sterne wrote to Sam and Slote, Woodman & Co. [MTP].