August 17 Monday – Henrietta B. Babcock wrote from Cleveland to ask Sam’s help with producing her play [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Answer — Don’t [know] anything aboutg dramatic literature”

J.E. Buerk wrote from Boston to sell a German translation of TS to Sam made by his late brother [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “No—don’t want it”

T.R. Burnam in Boston, sent one telegram, wrote one letter. “Will you be in Hartford Tuesday noon so that I can see you on important business connected with the Grant book answer giving address” [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “No / answer”. The letter revealed Burnam was a photog with pictures he made of Grant on June 5, 1868—would Clemens like to use them if not too late?