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Thanks him for Christmas book and cards of "Sammy's"; visited Clara Dana for a card party and mentions other guests; inquires after his children.

Re sale of The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson dramatization after Frank Mayo's death and disagreement with heirs of Mayo's estate; notes newspaper notice of Olivia's loss of her daughter.

Includes copies of four letters, 1895 November 3 -1896 February 17, of Olivia L. Clemens to Jean Clemens and Susan Langdon Crane and of two letters, 1896 January 13 and 1896 February 18, of Clara Clemens to family members concerning their travels with Mark Twain in India, Australia, New Zealand, etc., new and old friends, family activities, and Mark Twain's lectures; with notes on artists, engravings of historic heroines, and a number of blank pages.

Re sales and publishing of Mark Twain books.

5 copies of above contracts and letter.

Re uniform edition to be published by Frank E. Bliss. With TLS December 15 1896 Frank E. Bliss to Henry H. Rogers re publishing of new book and uniform edition.

Re proposals for new contract with Olivia L. Clemens concerning destruction of old contracts, new profit division, uniform edition to be issued and sold by American Publishing Company in agreement with Harper & Brothers; exclusive agreement with and proposed payment and publishing terms for Mark Twain's proposed book on journey around world ( Following the Equator ) and profit guarantees.

Proposed new book to be only sold on subscription until after day of delivery to subscribes; and uniform edition to be sold by subscription only; suggests uniform edition will be ready in eighteen months because of need of new pictures and sale conditions.

Suggests when Mark Twain contracts for a new publication that he reserves right for American Publishing Company to publish new work in uniform edition, which will keep costs and profits up.