November 11 Saturday –Sam typed a note from Hartford to George W. Cable, thanking him for the books that came. Sam was “infinitely obliged” [MTP].

“Please send me a New Orleans directory of this or last year. I do not know the price but inclose five dollars at random” [Gribben 652].

Sam also wrote to Charles Webster:

“YOU CAN BRING THE DEED OR SEND IT. EITHER WILL DO. BUT YOU MAY AS WELL STOP OVER A TRAIN BECAUSE I SHALL NOT BE IN BOSTON SOON. BETTER COME ON YOUR WAY HOME FROM BOSTON, AND THEN I CAN LEARN WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN DOING THERE” [MTP].

James S. Ahern sent a bill to Sam for $110.26 for burner and faucet repairs [MTP].

Orion Clemens wrote from Keokuk, sending copies of letters he’d rec’d on the “Brush Electric Light.” A recent subject of interest, one of a long line for Orion [MTP].