February 19 Monday – In Paris, Livy cabled Sam that daughter Susy was better [Feb. 20 to Livy]. Frederick J. Hall located the lost MS, “In Defense of Harriet Shelley,” [Feb. 20 to Livy] which Paine calls “one of the very best of his essays” [MTLP 590]. See also MTB 988. Note: North American Review would publish the essay in July 1894.

Sam “resolved” not to make an impromptu speech at the Fairhaven, Mass. dedication ceremony, “but would write one & get it the right length, & memorize it” [Feb. 20 to Livy].