February 17 Monday – In New York Sam wrote to Stilson Hutchins about sick Livy and his nursing her in New York. [MTP, paraphrased 1912 Anderson Galleries catalog, Item 222]. Sam also wrote a similar letter to an unidentified person [MTP].

Franklin G.Whitmore wrote to Sam: “Your check for $545 being the amt. Of 2nd dividend of the St Paul Roller Mill Co of ten per cent to Mr. Saml L Clemens is received” [MTP].

Anna S. MacDonald wrote from Quincy, Ill. to Sam, thanking him for his “kind letter” and for not pronouncing her “verses absolutely unavailable. / The small scrap of criticism you were good enough to give was most thankfully received.” Sam wote on the envelope, “Very Pleasant”  [MTP].

Miss M.E. Riordon, Dress-Making Rooms, Hartford, billed $28.45 for Making dress; 11 yds silk; Paid Apr. 1890 [MTP].