October 27 Tuesday – In Berlin at 7 Körnerstrasse, Sam wrote to Frederick J. Hall.

Mighty glad to get the explanation of the Sherman matter. It is perfectly satisfactory. I have worked myself to death the last 3 days & nights translating (& making a neat copy of the translation) the most celebrated child’s book in Europe, & to-day I mail it to you. It should be in your hands Nov. 7, I judge. I want it on the American market Dec. 10 to catch the holidays [MTLTP 287-9]. Note: the rest of the letter covers many details of publishing Slovenly Peter that Sam wanted.