March 21 Saturday – Sam and Cable gave a reading in Steinway Hall, N.Y. Clemens included: “A Dazzling Achievement,” “Tragic Tale of the Fishwife,” “Incorporated Company of Mean Men,” and “The Bluejay’s Mistake” [MTPO].

Sam telegraphed from New York City to Livy:

“Gerhardt worked three hours in General Grants presence yesterday with excellent results” [MTP].

While in New York, Sam also inscribed a copy of Huckleberry Finn to Jervis Langdon II: To My Nephew Jervis / with the love of his uncle / The Author. / ~ / New York, March 21, 1885 [MTP].

Sam also inscribed a copy of Huckleberry Finn to Oscar Marshall: “To / Mr Oscar Marshall / with the compliments of / Mark Twain / ~ / March 21, 1885” [MTP].

Sam also inscribed a copy of Huckleberry Finn to unidentified persons: “To the General’s boys / this book is offered, / with the compliments of / The Author. / ~ / New York, March 21, 1885” [MTP].

Karl Gerhardt wrote from NYC to Sam: “Col. Fred Grant is delighted with the bust and does not want me to touch the face” [MTP].