August 2, 1859

scott 31 October 2021

August 2 Tuesday – Sam left St. Louis as pilot of the Edward J. Gray, (823 tons) Bart Bowen, Captain. Here was another majestic boat for Sam to pilot.

Entry Date

Aug 02, 1859 - Tue

Sam Clemens on the Mississippi: Day By Day
Edward J. Gay: Day By Day

Editor Note

Question about name - Gay or Gray

Day By Day Acknowledgment

Mark Twain Day By Day was originally a print reference, meticulously created by David Fears, who has generously made this work available, via the Center for Mark Twain Studies, as a digital edition.

August 2, 1859

Day By Day Acknowledgment

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