November 5 Sunday – Elisha Bliss sent Sam a royalty check from the American Publishing Co. [MTP].
November 1871: Day By Day
November 6 Monday – Sam lectured in Town Hall, Malden, Mass. – “Artemus Ward.”
November 7 Tuesday – Sam traveled the 125 miles back to Hartford.
November 8 Wednesday – Sam lectured in Allyn Hall, Hartford, Conn. – “Artemus Ward.”
November 9 Thursday – Sam won a positive review from the Hartford Courant. Sam lectured in Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Mass. – “Artemus Ward.” Sam wrote from Worcester after the lecture, upset that the lecture chairman sat behind him on the stage—“a thing I detest.” Sam had talked to:
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