December 25 Wednesday – Christmas – Sam inscribed a copy of CY to Susan Corey: Miss Susan Corey with the compliments of the Author, Xmas, 1889 / Yours Truly Mark Twain [MTP].

Sam also inscribed a half-morocco copy of CY to Maria C. Gay: Mrs. Julius Gay with the compliments of the author. Xmas, 1889 [MTP]

Sam also inscribed a copy of CY to Margaret “Daisy” Warner: To Margaret Warner —  / with the warm regards & Christmas greetings of / The Author / ~ / 1889. [MTP]

Sam also inscribed a copy of CY to Harriet E. Whitmore: Mrs. F.G. Whitmore / with the affectionate regards of / The Author./ ~ / Xmas, 1889 [MTP]

Daniel Frohman wrote a note and sent Philadelphia notices of the P&P play. Frohman also telegraphed: “Success. We go to Broadway Theatre Jany twentieth.” [MTP].

G.W. Lynch telegraphed from Philadelphia to Sam: “Play a great success Elsie made the hit of her life.” [MTP].