Thanks, Barb -- it's a great read.

On Wed, May 13, 2020, 11:38 AM Barbara Schmidt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Online at
>
> http://www.twainquotes.com/18680107t.html
>
> Barb
>
> On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Clay Shannon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > I have notes that Twain wrote the following:
> > They speak of “prodigious veins” and “magnificent deposits” and
> “wonderful
> > richness,” etc., and behold their tongues are touched with inspiration
> and
> > they prophecy! They reveal the things that shall come to pass, with the
> > easy confidence of Elisha’s newly invested with the enchanted mantle.
> > ...in an article named "J. ROSS BROWNE'S REPORT" dated December 16, 1867.
> > But now I can no longer locate the source of it - where did it appear? Is
> > anybody familiar with this one?
> >
> > - B. Clay Shannon
> >
>