I know Twain was writing 'The German Chicago' from December 1891 and into 1892, and I know it was for the S. S. McClure Syndicate, but I can't find out in the sources at hand where and when exactly it first appeared in print prior to 'The Million Pound Bank-Note' collection. I'd be grateful for the information. Also does Twain comment anywhere (including in his letters) on American 'shock cities' like Chicago and New York and what modernization means. I can't think of anything but that doesn't mean it don't exist.... Thanks