August 1 Sunday – Sam wrote from Elmira to Howells asking him to locate a book at a Boston store for him. He added a short paragraph on the new baby’s progress, saying they’d hoped for twins [MTLE 5: 139].

Sam also wrote to Frank E. Bliss, forwarding a letter and enclosures intended for the American Publishing Co.

“The article headed ‘Stupendous Sell’ is not badly done; but the rest of his matter grows monotonous before one gets through — no breaks in it — too guide-booky — don’t seem to be any episodes” [MTPO]. Note: the letter is a fragment, recently added to the Project. The author of the forwarded letter is not identified.