August 21 Friday – J.E. Larkin photographer, Elmira, billed Sam $8 for “1 ½ doz Cab[inet] cards 3 negatives”, paid Aug. 24 [MTP].

Chatto & Windus wrote with royalties of £979.11 in 3 drafts [MTP].

Daniel Whitford for Alexander & Green wrote more about recent legal matters [MTP].

Orion Clemens wrote: “you have such an enormous business on your hands!” Root, a state book agent claims 600 copies sold “for this county.” Ma sent Puss $150 [MTP]. Note: Sam wrote on the env., “Send Puss the other $50”