November 3 Saturday – After receiving Howells’ Nov. 1 letter about coming to Hartford, Sam telegraphed from Hartford to Howells for him to “Come Wednesday” [MTHL 1: 447]. Sam expected “an important telegram” the same day (from Howells? Or, possibly from Raymond or Webster) but it did not arrive (see Nov. 7 entry).

Orion wrote: “Ma is well. She says tell you that she says you must write properly to these people; you are inclined to be too abrupt; be civil to them.” He was sorry Sam was not well [MTP]. Note: these people were relatives.