To John McK. McCarthy
26 February 1884 • Hartford, Conn.
(Paraphrase: Chicago Book & Art Auctions catalog, sale of 11 and 12 April 1933, no. 32, lot 61, UCCL 10293)

61. CLEMENS, SAMUEL L. American humorist. Autograph Letter Signed. 8vo, one page. Hartford, Feb. 26/84. To John Mck. McCarthy.

The author of classic “Tom Sawyer” regrets his inability to attend an invitation from the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for the 17th of March. Some paper pasted on back of one edge.