September 9 Saturday – Sam wrote from Elmira to Charles Webster.

I want you to be General Agent for my New Book [LM] for the large district of which New York is the center. I can make it pay us both. Go to studying up the methods & mysteries of General Agency right away—no great deal of time left. We will see if we can’t improve on the Prince & Pauper’s luck there. All well & send love, to you both [MTBus 195-6].

Sam also wrote to Frank Bliss, referring him to Alexander & Green, his New York attorneys, to “explain the whole mystery” [MTP]. Note: The “mystery” is unclear but may refer to the $2,000 shortage (see Aug. 8).