Peter, I'm sure you know that Kevin actually has the original, earlier handwritten drafts of this letter, the one which references Laura Hawkins, and the other which names Ann Taylor of Keokuk, Iowa. Martin Zehr Kansas City, Missouri ________________________________ From: Peter Salwen <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:24 PM Subject: Great MT letter coming up for sale The Bonham's auction house will be selling the letter Mark Twain sent to tell his family of his & Livy's engagement ("if you know her 24 hours and then don't love her, you will accomplish what nobody else has ever succeeded in doing since she was born" etc.). How is it that Kevin doesn't already have this? Or does he? Details at http://www.booktryst.com/2013/10/mark-twain-on-how-to-announce-your.html *_________________________________* * * *Peter Salwen* * 114 W 86, NYC 10024 | 917-620-5371 * * * *salwen.com <http://www.salwen.com>*