June 17 Monday – In Elmira Sam wrote to Anna Laurens Dawes, a Washington correspondent from Pittsfield Mass. and daughter of Henry L. Dawes, senator of Mass. Sam gave a reading for her young ladies’ club in 1885. (See Mar. 1, 1885, Sept. 23, 1885). Sam thanked Miss Dawes.

It has arrived — I have imbibed it, am drunk with it — the first time for years & years. The “recommendations” are as delightful as the book, & mighty sly & neat [MTP]. Note: The book is not further identified.