To Karl Gerhardt
27 February 1881 • Hartford, Conn.
(MS, inscription in a blank notebook: CtHMTH, UCCL 12674)

This note-book is conveyed to friend Gerhardt by the hand of its inventor, the same being

S. L. Clemens

Hartford Feb. 27, 1881.

Mem.—When you have filled a page, tear off the projecting corner—then you can always find your place instantly. This [economizes] time & temper.

S. L. C.

Textual Commentary

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Description of Texts and Provenance

Source text(s):

MS, CtHMTH.

Previous publication:

Sotheby’s catalog, 19 June 2003, lot 44.

Provenance:

Purchased at the Sotheby’s sale of 19 June 2003 from the collection of Nick Karanovich.

Emendations and textual notes:

economizes • econ | economizes [rewritten for clarity]