Friday, December 29, 1871

(New York) Up at 7.45 in 27th St. Yard. Called at Prime's. Downtown to St. Nicholas. Met T. N. Camp. Breakfasted with him. Down to Independent office. Met Gladden and Dr. Stanton. Up to Prime's. Saw James and talked with him about Father's will. Out with Sophy to Dr. Roose's. He not in. Back to Prime's to lunch. Talked with Prime about Father and Annie. Telegraphed Fred. Off at 3pm for home. Wrote and read on cars. Wrote up diary. Home at 7.30. Wrote new item for Independent. Johnny took letter to cars. Called at Father's. Retired at 10.30.