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. Kevin @ Mac Donnell Rare Books 9307 Glenlake Drive Austin TX 78730 512-345-4139 [log in to unmask] Member: ABAA, ILAB ************************** You may browse our books at www.macdonnellrarebooks.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carmela Valente" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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 > >