August 19 Friday – Filed with the US Patent office: patent # 547,860 to James W. Paige: Machine for Distributing, Setting, and Justifying Type [MTHHR 64n1].

Franklin G. Whitmore wrote to Sam that “The Motor business was settled as you will see by my letter before receiving yours of the 14th inst. & everything is pleasant … relating with Mr. Paige.” He offered other provisions about money Sam would be required to leave in Webster & Co. On the envelope, Sam wrote, “1st Oct. can demand division of profits. Shall then want 1 check & 1 note ($12,000) which will make $75,000 complete” [MTP].