I never had a more enjoyable visit, & I don’t want a more enjoyabler one. I am grateful for Mrs. Aldrich’s right & true hospitality, which permits slippers, & general laxity, & unspeakable comfort.

Look you, sirrah, Mrs. Clemens left that French “Mark Twain” up stairs in the bedroom, at last, instead of packing it. Will you kindly be so good as to put it in a trunk & tie it up good & ship it down to me by Adams’ Express, charges paid? (I enclose blank space) That’s a good boy. I will say something fine about you to the Frenchman. I will say it in French.

I desire my homage & highest regards to Mrs. Aldrich, & unto you & the boys I offer my largest esteem.