December – Karl Gerhardt’s statue of Nathan Hale was ready to be cast in bronze. Sam referred to it in his notebook during this month. It would be installed in the Conn. Capitol building on June 14, 1887 [MTNJ 3: 269n139].

McClellan’s Own Story was ready for publication by Webster & Co. In Sam’s notebook are reminders to send Mrs. Custer, and Mr. Collins (Hartford RR agent) copies [MTNJ 3: 269n141].