March 1 Wednesday – At the Hotel Krantz in Vienna, Austria, Sam began a letter to John Kendrick Bangs that he added to on Mar. 11 and finished on Mar. 12. At this time Bangs was “Editor of the Departments of Humor” for Harper’s three publications.

I am very much obliged to Mr. Harper for putting me on the “Literature” list— indeed, very much obliged. Of course Besant’s book will greatly interest me, & I am watching for it to arrive. If [MTP]. Note: Sam was interrupted at this point, left the sentence unfinished; did not continue until Mar. 11.