October 2 Saturday – Sam wrote from Hartford to Frank Fuller in New York City. Sam recommended Fanny Hesse to Frank’s friends, mentioned the new baby, and thanked him for an invitation but he’d received it just as they were just starting for Hartford [MTLE 5: 169].

Arnold, Constable & Co., New York, invoiced Sam for $371.44, a long list of goods from this importer of silks, linens, shawls, etc. Was Livy in New York shopping? Bill paid Oct. 7 [MTP].