The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Henry H. Rogers

The Standard Oil magnate whose business genius rescues Mark Twain from financial ruin and becomes the unlikely friend of the humorist's later years.

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Also known as Mr. Rogers, Henry Rogers

First appearance: Henry H. Rogers

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Standard Oil executive; assisted Twain with financial and business matters regarding the Grant memoirs.

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With Joe Twichell (friendship): Rogers and Twichell were friends through Twain, with Rogers often hosting Twichell. With Joe Twichell (friendship): Rogers and Twichell were friends through Twain, with Rogers often hosting Twichell.

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Literary and Social Circle
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Joe Twichell
friendship · positive
Rogers and Twichell were friends through Twain, with Rogers often hosting Twichell. How this plays out →
Joe Twichell
friendship · positive
Rogers and Twichell were friends through Twain, with Rogers often hosting Twichell. How this plays out →

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Standard Oil executive; assisted Twain with financial and business matters regarding the Grant memoirs.
Henry H. Rogers
Subject of the chapter; a wealthy businessman and Twain's closest friend, known for his wisdom, patience, and role in managing vast business interests.
Henry H. Rogers (Continued)
Twain's financial advisor and friend who insisted on full debt repayment and protected Twain's copyrights.
Friday, February 23, 1906
Not directly mentioned; no match in excerpts.
Monday, March 5, 1906
Invited Twain and Twichell on his yacht Kanawha; expressed relief at Twichell's ease with the group.
Thursday, March 29, 1906
Not directly mentioned in this chapter.
Friday, March 30, 1906
Attends the first meeting with Helen Keller at Laurence Hutton's house; Helen initially fails to recognize his hand due to his glove.

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