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The New York Times, December 1, 1907

MARK TWAIN 72.
Many Friends Call to Congratulate Him on His Birthday.

Samuel M. [sic] Clemens celebrated his seventy-second birthday yesterday at his home, 21 Fifth Avenue. The humorist spent the day quietly at home and there were no festivities.

Hundreds of congratulatory letters and telegrams were received during the day from points all over the world. Many friends called at the house to congratulate him.

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