Friday, March 28, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8.10. Bright day, Called at Father's. Downtown. Ordered Sunday dinner. Met Dr. Turnbull, also J. B. Smith. Obtained at Sec. of State's office, notes for Gillettes in 1872 for Mr. Haven. Wrote letter. Ordered kindlings. Off at 12.20 for Boston. Wrote Johnny. Wrote up diary, and on Independent items. Met Jas. Denison on cars. At Shute's about 5. At Parker's with Sophy at 5.30. Dined. Shute & George came in in evening. Sat in room. Lunched downstairs. Met Mr. Chapman & Maj. Brooks. Retired at 11.15.