A number of people called him "Mark" and Twain signed his letters to some
friends as "Mark."  It was the exception to the rule, but there are quite a
few examples of this.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carmela Valente" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:25 AM
Subject: Addressing Mark Twain as "mark"


> Dear Group:
> Though I have read several biographies, I do not remember if the question
I
> am asking was ever answered.  Did anyone actually call Twain "mark" when
> they greeted him?  My assumption is that Mark Twain was his name only in
> writing or in introducing him.  I also assume,  perhaps incorrectly, that
he
> was rarely addressed as Mark".
> I was just wondering.
> Camy
>
>