Having this latest edition of 5 years of letters in searchable
text format is a real plus. This edition does not have annotation
or commentary and I have a couple of questions from reading the 1880
letters:
1) A letter dated 23 November 1880 to the Editor of the New York
Evening Post is described as the manuscript draft of "The
Shakspeare Mulberry." Question: Was this letter ever published
in the New York Evening Post? Or did it remain unsent? The
answer should determine whether or not the piece is now public
domain.
2) A letter dated 24 December 1880 to Pamela Moffett states in part:
"...I am mighty glad you could not find the Mowatt book -- I have a
special reason for detesting that work." Question: What is the
title of the "Mowatt" book and why did Sam detest it?
Thanks,
Barb