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Tag: Samuel L. Clemens

Samuel L. Clemen’s Notice for his Next Burglar

Samuel L. Clemen’s notice for his next burglar September 9, 1908 NOTICE. To the next Burglar. There is nothing but plated ware in this house, now and henceforth. You will find it in that brass thing in the dining-room over in the corner by the basket of kittens. If you want the basket, put the… Read More

Posted 112 years ago September 9, 1908
By Joe Hummel III

Helen Keller’s Letter to Samuel L. Clemons

Helen Keller’s Letter to Samuel L. Clemons March 27, 1906 My dear Mr. Clemens: It is a great disappointment to me not to be with you and the other friends who have joined their strength to uplift the blind. The meeting in New York will be the greatest occasion in the movement which has so… Read More

Posted 115 years ago March 27, 1906
By Joe Hummel III

A Letter to Mark Twain Regarding Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn

Asa Don Dickinson’s Letter to Mark Twain regarding taking the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn books out of a children’s library November 19, 1905 DEAR SIR: I happened to be present the other day at a meeting of the children’s librarians of the Brooklyn Public Library. In the course of the meeting it was stated… Read More

Posted 115 years ago November 19, 1905
By Joe Hummel III

Samuel L. Clemens’ Letter to Helen Keller over Plagiarism Accusations

Samuel L. Clemens’ letter to Helen Keller over plagiarism accusations March 17, 1903 Dear Helen,— I must steal half a moment from my work to say how glad I am to have your book, and how highly I value it, both for its own sake and as a remembrance of an affectionate friendship which has… Read More

Posted 118 years ago March 17, 1903
By Joe Hummel III

Love Letter from Samuel Clemens to Olivia Clemens

Love Letter from Samuel L. Clemens to Olivia Clemens November 27, 1875 Livy darling, Six years have gone by since I made my first great success in life and won you, and thirty years have passed since Providence made preparation for that happy success by sending you into the world. Every day we live together… Read More

Posted 145 years ago November 27, 1875
By Joe Hummel III

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