June 13 Tuesday – At the Villa Viviani, Florence, Sam wrote to Franklin G. Whitmore. “We are this moment leaving for Germany.” Sam wanted the Nation and all other papers and magazines routed to Drexel Harjes & Co., Paris [MTP].

Livy’s condition was precarious, and the family decided to delay their departure a day or so; Susy did leave for Paris in the evening, and was seen off at the station by Miss. A. Hall [June 14 to Miss A. Hall].