March 1 Monday – The official publication for Volume II of Grant’s Memoirs, by Charles L. Webster & Co. Note: volume II contains an errata page for errors in volume I.

“Though the full order of 300,000 copies of Volume II was not ready because of last-minute alterations, the publication date of March 1, 1886, was not officially changed. In all, over 300,000 sets were sold.” [From the Library of America’s website: http://www.loa.org/volume.jsp?RequestID=46&section=notes].

Orion Clemens wrote to Sam, acknowledging the monthly $155 check. They were “anxious” about Clara’s recovery; Ma had the same itching and soreness on her ankles [MTP].