September 27 Sunday – Sam wrote on Buffalo Express letterhead to unknown gentlemen:

Gentlemen:—

I am going to lecture only a little over half the season, & my present engagements render it impossible for me to go further west than Pittsburgh. Otherwise I would be most happy to profit by your kind invitation.

Very Truly Yours / Samℓ. L. Clemens

Sam arrived in Elmira where he was to stay with the Langdons for a day and a night.