Letter from Charles Watrous to Samuel L. Clemens : an electronic text MS, Mark Twain Papers, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley (CU-MARK). Charles Watrous to Samuel L. Clemens 31 March 1885 • New York, N.Y. (MS: CU-MARK, UCLC 41982) CW 140 Pearl St March 31st 1884 Dear Clemens

I am acquainted with a beautiful young lady about 18 years old, who is anxious to go upon the stage. I am too old to find out if she has other desires, but you are about the proper age.

If by return mail you will send me your photograph, and autograph, I will hand them to her, and ask for the pleasure of introducing you when you visit the city. I am

Very Sincerely Chas Watrous. Mr S. L. Clemens | Hartford | Conn In upper left: Personal new-york mar 31 4 pm 84 docketed by SLC, in pencil: Watrous