June 14 Wednesday – From Sam’s note to MacAlister of June 13, it is shown that he made a morning stop at a Henry Van der Weyde (1838-1924) photographer. Russell & Sons photographers also made photos of him about this time.

Sam’s notebook: “Wednesday 14th. (Morning, Van der Weyd’s, 182 Regent st. Photo. Then, National Club, 1 Whitehall Gardens, S.W. by Russell to meet Dooley” [NB 40 TS 56]. Note: likely Lord Russell, and Finley Peter Dunne (“Mr. Dooley”)

Fatout lists a Mark Twain speech at the “Scotch Affair” [MT Speaking 666]. Note: Fatout gives no particulars, but this was likely given at the National Club as listed in the above notebook entry.

James Bryce wrote from Portland Place, London to invite Sam and Livy to lunch on the following Tuesday, June 20 at 1:45. Bryce offered that his wife was half American [MTP]. Note: See June 20 NB entry.