October 1871

Mark Twain departed New York City October 14, 1871 traveling to Bethlehem, PA.  The trip would be aboard the New Jersey Central  and the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad, which was leased to the CNJ  March 31, 1871 (New Jersey Central).

January of 1870, New York

January 1 to 5 Wednesday  Sam spent these days with Livy in Elmira [MTL 4: 3].


January 4 - Wilson Hall, Owego, New York


January 4 Tuesday – Sam and Livy traveled thirty miles east of Elmira where Sam lectured (“Savages”) in Wilson Hall, Owego, New York. They returned to Elmira that evening .  They likely took the New York and Erie.

American Vandal Part 6

"But the time between some of the engagements was not wasted, for whenever the opportunity offered he hurried to Elmira to be with Livy and to read proof on Innocents Abroad.  The tour finally came to an end on March 3 in Lockport, New York, after which he hurried off to a longer visit at Elmira before proceeding to Hartford...."  (Lorch pg 96)  

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