February 14 Friday – Sam gave the toast “Woman” to the Press Club Dinner. He revised it to overcome the objections of Mary Mason Fairbanks [MTL 2: 191n1]. Fatout lists the toast as Feb. 18, as does Sam in his letter of Feb. 20 to Mrs. Fairbanks [MT Speaking 649].

Sam’s article, MARK TWAIN IN WASHINGTON, dated Jan. 16, ran in the Alta. Subtitles: The Wood-Cutters; Washington II; Grant’s Reception; More Sensations. [Schmidt].