Monday, April 28, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8.10. Bright day, John B. Smith called on his way from Plymouth. Mr. McClune came and looked over grounds. Hurt my foot against the piazza steps. Kept housed all day. Father called. Martin box set up. Wrote notes of Independent article; also letters. Looked over papers on floor and in drawer. Sophy went with Mr. Skinner to High School reception. Johnny went also. Retired about 9, very tired. Letters 11=178.