November 27 Tuesday – Livy’s 55th birthday.

Owen Wister wrote to Sam. “This morning I’m much astonished and pleased by an invitation to meet you at dinner next Tuesday. I’ve thanked Mr. Ellsworth, but must also thank you most heartily. Of course I’m coming—probably incognito in order to retain your permission to call upon you at 14 West 10th Street” [MTP]. Note: William Webster Ellsworth.

November 26 Monday – Sam’s notebook: “See Col. Harvey” [NB 43 TS 30]. Note: in view of the letter below, perhaps Harvey was not available so he had to settle for a letter.

At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote to George B. Harvey, President of Harper & Brothers, that “The terms proposed in your letter of recent date are satisfactory,” and also acceptable was the publication of Mark Twain’s memoirs “100 years hence” [MTP].

November 25 Sunday – Sam’s notebook: “Mrs. Roosevelt Robinson, lunch—meet H. Cabot Lodge. / 422 Madison Ave” [NB 43 TS 30].

November 24 Saturday – Sam’s notebook: “Flagg, 10.30. / Lunch with Brander, 681 West End Ave / Big tea Gabrilowitch. / Billiards—night—Mr. Rogers” [NB 43 TS 30].

According to Sam’s Nov. 21 note to Rogers (and above NB entry) Sam played billiards with H.H. Rogers and Dr. Clarence C. Rice at Rogers’ home this evening.

The New York Times, p.6, ran an announcement of an English lecturer whom Mark Twain would introduce on Dec. 12:

November 23 Friday – Sam’s notebook: “Flagg. 10.30. / Mrs. Van Rensalier afternoon / Mrs. Ed Hewitt

Carriage will come at 4” [NB 43 TS 30]. Note: either Charles Noel Flagg, artist, or John Henry Flagg, author.

The New York Times, p. 7 ran a follow-up to Sam’s run-in with the cab driver who overcharged Katy Leary:

MARK TWAIN IS AVENGED

One False “Cabby” Learns the Power of His Wrath.

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HIS LICENSE IS RECLAIMED

November 22 Thursday – Sam’s notebook: “The Monterey, 351 W. 114th & Columbus Avenue. Cars pass door. But can go by 6th ave Elevated & get off at 116th. Then take 116th surface cars down Manhattan Avenue & pass the door. / Sam Moffett dinner 6.30. / 2 p.m. at the Greenwich Savings Bank—6th ave & 16th. / Harsen Rhoades” [NB 43 TS 29-30].

November 21 Wednesday – At 1410 W. 10th in N.Y.C., Sam wrote to Laurence Hutton in a playful style that bespoke of his mood.

November 20 Tuesday – Sam’s notebook: “Grape-fruit. prepare it / 19th Cent. Club / Sherry’s, 5th Ave & 44th. 8.30” [NB 43 TS 29].

At 14 W. 10th Street in New York Sam wrote to John Kendrick Bangs.

My wife has Aldrich’s speech locked in her desk, & she is out; but when she returns it will be mailed to you.

I am glad to have the other boys say things, but I’ll keep still & let on to know nothing of the pleasant conspiracy [MTP]. Note: See Nov. 13 entry.

November 19 Monday – At Princeton, N.J.. Sam wrote to Channing H. Cook with the American Plasmon Syndicate asking that two pounds of Plasmon be sent to Laurence Hutton since he had been at Hutton’s for two days and eaten up all his supply [MTP].

Sam returned to N.Y.C. He had a “delightful companion” on his trip back, a Mr. Palmer, whom he wrote of to Hutton on Nov. 21 (not further identified).

November 18 Sunday – Sam was in Princeton, N.J. staying with the Laurence Hutton’s [NB 43 TS 29].

On letterhead sporting “PEEP O’DAY / PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY,” (Laurence Hutton’s home) Sam wropte to William Webster Ellsworth.

Dear Mr. Ellsworth:

I’ve thought of a couple of guests, if you like:

Joe Jefferson

Gen. C.J. Langdon.

The latter’s address is Elmira, N.Y.

Brother-in-law of mine / Sincerely Yours / SL. Clemens [in left lower corner:] OVER

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