June 7 Thursday – Charles Scribner for Scribner’s & Sons wrote to Sam (enclosed in Webster & Co. June 8) seeking an interview about the General Sheridan book [MTP].

Frederick J. Hall for Webster & Co. wrote to Sam enclosing Scribner’s letter (above) and advising that R.T. Root had offered $8,000 to settle the $30,000 debt; “Our lawyer’s advice is not to accept this.” Sam wrote on the envelope, “Scribner’s letter — to be answered. Root compromise — do your own way” [MTP].