June 17 Thursday – The Hartford Courant ran an article on p.6, “Mark Twain,” from the Hartford Times.

We do not think Mr. Clemens is destitute or much pressed for the want of the comforts of life. He has arranged with the Hartford Publishing Company to print and issue his new book, “The Surviving Innocent Abroad.” The company gives him $10,000 in cash on receiving his manuscript, and will pay him a royalty ($1 per volume, we believe,) on the sales of the book. We believe the sum of $10,000 has already been paid to Mr. Clemens. If not, it will be paid to him within a short time.