July 22, 1896 Wednesday

July 22 Wednesday – The Clemenses were on the SS Norman, en route to Southampton, England. Sam wrote to H.H. Rogers, reflecting on his lecturing, the voyage, and the days ahead.

I think we have been out about a week from Cape Town — speed, an average of 410 miles a day. Very fine ship.

July 16, 1896 Thursday

July 16 Thursday – The Clemenses were on the SS Norman, en route to Southampton, England. On board Sam wrote in his notebook that he’d learned in Cape Town of Frank Mayo’s death near Denver, Colo. On June 7. “Heart disease” [NB 38 TS 75].

July 15, 1896 Wednesday

July 15 Wednesday – At 4 p.m. in Cape Town, the Clemens party, with Robert S. Smythe, sailed for England on the Norman, captained by E.T. Jones. Rodney writes that Carlyle Smythe returned to Australia at this time [195]. In FE Sam wrote,

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