CLEMENS, Samuel (1835-1910). Writer. Autograph letter signed ("S L. Clemens") to Mr. Field, Riverdale, 12 June 1902. 1 page, 8vo, remains of tape on corners. A MEMORIAL FOR EUGENE FIELD. A kind letter in which Clemens discusses the appropriate birthplace memorial for poet Eugene Field: "Indeed the tablet should be removed to the right house if the right house is still standing: if not, I hope you will adopt the present house as the birthplace; for the sentiment is the main thing, after all, & it is better that that nose grow in an alien garden than that it grow not at all - as any will say who loved Eugene Field." Field (1850-1895) was born at 634 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. He wrote primarily for children and is the author of the well-known lullaby Wynken, Blynken and Nod.