June 9 Sunday – In Elmira, Sam acted as pallbearer at the funeral services for J.D.F. Slee (John De La Fletcher Slee; 1837-1901) who died on June 7. The Elmira Daily Gazette, June 10, 5:2, reported the funeral:
LATE J.D.F. SLEE
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The Funeral was Held at the Residence Sunday Afternoon.
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June 8 Saturday – Clara Clemens’ 27th birthday. Sam took a quick trip to Elmira for the funeral of J.D.F. Slee, who died the day before [Wisbey’s notes per Mark Woodhouse, Elmira College].
Sam’s notebook: “E.W. Fairchild 326 Clinton ave Bridgeport, Ct / V.P. Gibney M.D. 16 Park Ave N.Y.” [NB 44 TS 11].
June 7 Friday – Sam’s notebook: “Go with Mr Rogers” [NB 44 TS 11].
At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote to Charles Erskine Scott Wood, in Portland, Ore. Wood was an old West Point man, and a member of the Anti-Imperialist movement.
I am so sorry you interred that noble poem in an obscure publication. It should have been sent to the North American, whence it would have been copied into even hostile publications purely on account of its merit as a poem.
June 6 Thursday – Sam’s notebook: “A.A. Adee Asst. Sec. State 1601” [NB 44 TS 11]. Note: Alvey Augustus Adee (1842-1924), Second Assistant Secretary of State under John Hay; a bachelor and bicycle enthusiast who was almost totally deaf, Adee was a recognized expert on Shakespeare and on foreign affairs, and in the office since 1869, when appointed by Grover Cleveland.
Check # Payee Amount [Notes]
June 5 Wednesday – At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam sent a telegram to Miss Mazie Robinson, 420 Main St, Hartford: “I HAVE TRIED HARD TO ARRANGE SO THAT I COULD ACCEPT BUT HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED PLEASE GIVE MY LOVE AND PATRIARCHIAL BLESSINGS TO THE CLUB” [MTP]. Note: the 1900 Geer’s City Directory for Hartford lists Henry S. Robinson, John T. Robinson, and Mary S. Robinson at this address on Main; John was in the late Henry C. Robinson’s lawfirm letterhead.
June 4 Tuesday – Sam’s canceled check survives:
Check # Payee Amount [Notes]
228 Mrs F A Ramsay 20.43
June 3 Monday – At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote to H.H. Rogers on an envelope from Whitmore’s long letter of May 23:
“These have come from Whitmore but not the big check-book.
“I have been hard at work ever since the time you didn’t turn up at Mr. Broughton’s, but I am coming down soon” [MTHHR 461]. Note: for the enclosures, see source n2.
June 1 Saturday – Sam’s notebook: “Charlottesville, Va.?” [NB 44 TS 11].
At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote to R.G. Newbegin of R.G. Newbegin Co., distributor for Mark Twain’s Uniform Edition.
May 31 Friday – Sherman D. Callender wrote to Sam enclosing an invitation for an informal dinner with the Rev. Dr. William Scott Ament, of China on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowcraft Club Rooms, Hartford [MTP]. Note: the invitation was likely an attempt to reverse Sam’s opinion of Ament.
Check # Payee Amount [Notes]
222 Self 300.00 Bank of Metropolis
May 30 Thursday – Sam’s notebook: “Mrs. Broughton” [NB 44 TS 11]. Note: Cara Leland Rogers was Mrs. Urban H. Broughton
Check # Payee Amount [Notes]
220 dollar watch co 1.00
At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote to an unidentified man: “$1 enclosed. /14 W. 10th st May 30. / Dear Sir: