January 1 Wednesday – Sam likely returned to Hartford after his night at the Author’s Club’s Watch Night.
Daniel Frohman wrote to Sam: “yes, the child named in Mr. Chatto’s letter is the one I am thinking of and who has already been written to” [MTP]. Note: relating to the P&P play; child actor not specified.
Joe Goodman wrote at 3 p.m. from N.Y. on Hoffman House stationery to Sam:
When I reached Washington I found that Jones had gone to New York. We passed each other on the road. After seeing Stewart I came back.
I have just had a long talk with Jones laying the whole proposition fully before him. In general terms, his opinion is that it ought to be practicable to raise the money if things are as I represent them to be. Our interview was interrupted by other business engagements of his, but he said he wanted to see me again as soon as he had time to think the matter over a little. Stilson Hutchings [Stilson Hutchins of the Washington Post] has been giving your machine a black eye to him. I told him that Hutchings either didn’t know what he was talking aboutg or was making willful misrepresentations [MTP].
A statement from Webster & Co. with this date is headed: “From Oct 1, 1888 to Jan 1st 1890 for Library of Humor. Profits to be divided 3521.02 statement date Jan 1, 1890 CL Webster & Co.”; 1760.51 for Sam; same for Webster & Co. [MTP].
Wm. G. Simmons & Co, Fine Boots, Shoes & Rubbers, Hartford, billed $14.35 for purchases made Sept 27, Oct 11, 15, 28, Dec 17, 18, 21, 23, 24; Paid Jan. 6 [MTP].
J.G. Rathbun Pharmacists, Hartford billed $17.03 for purchases made Oct 7, 12, 15, 24, Nov 1, 4, 21, Dec 13, 23, 31: Sulphur, menthol inhalers, Rubinat Water, Camphor, Glycerine, Ayers Pectoral, Castor Oil, Bath sponge, Vichy, Vaseline, Sulphur, carbolic acid, Pond’s extract, Brush & comb, wood picks, Colopie.; Paid Jan 4 [MTP].
Neil Stalker, Fine Road and Track Harness, Horse Clothing, etc., Hartford, billed $8.80 for purchases made Oct 7, Nov 9, 11, 25, Dec 9, 20, 24, 31: repair saddle, strap, soap, saddle girths, dressing, oil, sheep skin on girth, sheep skin on collar; Paid [MTP].
Smith, Northam & Co., Hartford, billed $37.40 for meal and feed; Paid Jan. 6 [MTP].
Dr. Clarence C. Rice, Hartford, billed $38 for prof. Svcs. Jan-Mar 1889 & June 1889 to date [MTP].