November 27 Saturday – Livy’s 35th birthday.

Sam wrote from Hartford to Orion. He confided that he’d made a contract for the “Little Prince” but wanted to keep it mum. Sam also told of his investment in a new process for cutting patterns on brass. He’d hired a “young German” (Charles Sneider) and “had him under wages for 3 months, now, night & day, & at last he has worked the miracle.” It was rough, and subject to improvement, but Sam told his brother about the promise of it [MTLE 5: 209].

Woolley’s Livery Stable bill of Jan. 2? Shows use of a hack this day for one hour and $1.50 [MTP].

Sam also wrote a note in German to Franklin Whitmore about a check for $1,695 [MTLE 5: 211].