September 7 Monday – In Guildford, England Sam wrote to J. Henry Harper on the back of his (a copy?) Aug. 7 to Harper, about the “Californian’s Tale” — whether or not it was considered published.

Private.

However, it may be that you will consider that the interment did constitute publication & turn it into second-hand matter.

      In which case the above letter [copy of his Aug. 7] will not be needed. It was to serve as your explanation to the public — in some newspapers — in case anybody found fault.

      If my notion is a foolish whim, have charity for it. My daughter is dead three weeks, & my head is worn out as well as my heart [MTP]. Note: “Californian’s Tale” had appeared in the Authors Club book, Liber Scriptorum.