March 30 Wednesday – Sam either went to Boston as planned in his Mar. 17 to Fields, or left early the next morning. An entry in his notebook implies he wanted to take Susy, but as his Apr. 1 to Annie Fields shows, she was too ill to go.

Charles Webster wrote Sam, outlining a possible Henry Ward Beecher biography written by Beecher’s son, William C. Beecher, and wife, “compiled from his notes and papers.” Webster thought they might get the book, stressing it would “be the only book coming from the family” offering 40% of the profits. He requested Sam’s answer by telegram.

George W. Littleton wrote a begging letter with clipping (not in file) to be returned [MTP].