August 25 Tuesday – Sam wrote from Elmira to Elisha Bliss:

Friend Bliss— [the usual way Sam addressed friendly business associates]

I am here, enjoying myself royally. Haven’t any desire to shorten my visit. I am getting acquainted with everybody. Shall be here nearly two weeks yet. My address will be printed on this envelope.

Staid a day & a half at Beach’s country place. Looked also at his pictures at his Brooklyn residence. He has such a multitude of them that I could not look at all. Therefore, we arranged that your artists should go there to his house (No. 66 Columbia street, Brooklyn) and select for themselves. Mr. Beach can always be heard from through his brother Alfred, in the Scientific American Office 3d story World building.

            Kind regards to all. Write me. Everything is jolly, – [MTP, drop-in letters]