Friday, January 31, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8.50 with severe head-ache. Obtained order for Carpet Co. dividend from Father. Downtown with it. Found it not yet payable. Wrote article for 00000 paper. Johnny made ready for a start to Boston, and left at 7. Wrote letters. Down to Republican Town Caucus. Thence to Mark Twain's lecture for poor of Hartford. Sat in box with Dr. Burton, T. W. Russell, & Sophy. Home, after call at Father's, at 10.35. Retired at 11.45.