February 11 Friday – George Gebbie failed to make his postponed Hartford appointment with Sam, who concluded not to deal with him again (see Feb. 15 entry to Howells) [MTHL 1: 350n1].

Western Union bill of Feb. 28 shows a message sent to New York, recipient unspecified.

Pollie B. Morgan wrote a postcard from Miss. to thank Sam “for the name & check” but she was afraid she’d not be able to publish her book, having no backers. An indirect hint for help? [MTP].