December 22 Saturday – In an agreement signed this day, Frederick J. Hall bought out Charles Webster’s interest in Webster & Co., for $12,000. The agreement would be effective as of Apr. 1, 1889 [MTHL 2: 610n1].

Webster & Co. wrote to Sam: “Your favor of the 21st and 22nd received. We will send goods to Mr. Meyer, as ordered. We note what you say about Fredonia. An anxiety of the nature of which you speak is the very best thing that could happen, as it will prevent all delays and quibbling about signing” [MTP]. Note: Neither of Sam’s notes referred to are not extant.