July 21 Friday – In Elmira, Dr. Thaddeus S. Up de Graff made a visit on “East Hill with 2 office treatments” likely following, where he examined Susie Clemens’ eyes and fit her with glasses [Sept. 1 bill from Dr. Thaddeus S. Up de Graff]. See entry.

Orion Clemens wrote to Sam, transcript of Orion to Annie Webster July 20 enclosed. “My Dear Brother: — I send you a copy of a letter which Pamela enclosed yesterday to Annie, who had written to her mother a protest against my interference. Charlie did not answer my letter. I now apologize to you, and ask your pardon” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Orion: apology to ‘Charley’"