November 10 Saturday – Frederick E. Church wrote from Hudson, N.Y. to Sam enclosing a bag of Colima Mexican coffee that Livy complimented when they were guests of the Church’s in June 1887. Church offered to send future orders for “the genuine berry” to a friend in Mexico [MTNJ 3: 489n27; MTP].

Frederick J. Hall for Webster & Co. wrote to Sam.

I discharged Mr. Wright this morning. At first he appeared to be quite indifferent and hinted at appealing to you. He was evidently very much surprised when I told him that you understood and approved the course I was pursuing. …He left early this afternoon and I thought it might be best to telegraph you of his coming. He said he was going to lay his case before you and have you thoroughly understand it….In reference to Mr. Dibble, I have several ideas which I will submit for your consideration Monday [MTP].

Arthur H. Wright for Webster & Co. wrote his last report to Sam, a bank balances total of $2,706.79. “I am very sorry indeed Mr. Clemens that you should think it necessary to resort to this means of disposing of me, as I have been of great service to you in the past…” [MTP].

George W. Smith, president of Trinity College, Hartford, wrote to thank Sam for his “characteristic letter” upon his taking leave from the school [MTP].