July 31 Monday – In Sanna, Sweden Sam and Livy wrote condolences to Charles M. and Mary P. Fairbanks on the death of their mother, Mary Mason Fairbanks (died Dec. 8, 1898 in Providence R.I.).

Sam explained he could not write earlier for lack of her address [MTMF 279 for Sam’s; MTP for Livy’s enclosed].

Sam also wrote again to Phyl, noted as “an autograph collector.”

Dear Phyl:

You will be surprised to get an answer from me before you have written, but I found out that you had a collection, so I thought I would not run any risks, but would just speak up frankly and apply for a chance in it [MTP: Admirable Books, Item 84]. Note: see Sam’s longer letter to Phyl on July 30.