December 25 Saturday – Christmas – Sam inscribed a copy of Poganuc People, by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1878) to Susy: Susy Clemens / Xmas, 1886. [Note: Gribben p.671 writes this book was listed among volumes belonging to Jean and Clara Clemens, so it may be that all three girls got copies.]

Charles Dudley Warner inscribed a copy of Edward Gilliat’s, newly released, Forest Outlaws; or, Saint Hugh and the King (1887) to Clara: Clara Clemens / with love of / Chas. Dudley Warner / Dec. 25, 1886 [Gribben 260].