14 October 1877 • Hartford, Conn.
(MS, in pencil: CtHMTH, UCCL 01494)
(SUPERSEDED)
Dr Mr. Perkins—
◇◇If you approve this, please communicate it to Messrs. Davies & Co—& in your own language if you prefer.
Ys Truly
S L Clemens
[enclosure, in ink:]
Oct. 14/77.
Dr Sirs: I remember having the soul persecuted out of me in London ‸5 years ago,‸ by a genteel tramp who wanted to sell me an engraving. To get rid of this prersecutor I agreed to take his ware—which was to be furnished to me in 2½ years from that time. When three had gone by I was glad—for the tramp had failed of his agreement. & now I never
I will give for ‸if‸ty dollars, currency, for that box & contents, free of all dues & charges (& then anybody can have it for $20 ‸cents‸ who will take it off my hands.) I cannot receive the box upon any other terms.
With thanks for your offer to advance for me, I am, Dr Sirs,
Ys Truly
S. L. Clemens
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