Does Chapter 27 provide any historical details about Sai Baba's early days?

Yes, Chapter 27 of the Sai Satcharitra does offer a brief but important historical detail about Sai Baba's early life. The text explicitly mentions a man named Chandbhai Patil, who is described as blessed and hailed from the Nizam's state. It is stated that he was the person who brought the 'Fakir Sai' with him, first to the town of Newasa. The chapter also specifies that the Fakir, referring to Sai Baba, resided in Newasa for a period of six months, providing a specific timeframe for this part of his journey.