Saturday, June 21, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8.15 with headache. Downtown with Johnny. Saw Mr. Burt about Mr. Hartley's visit. Met Dr. Sterns. Talked with him about ear. Off to Springfield by 2pm train. Johnny went to New Haven at 3.30. Bought present for Mother to send Sophy Van Allen. At Springfield met Holland and others at Mr. Brewer's office. Talked with Brewer about contribution in aid of a missionary worker for the Union. Called on Charles Merriam at his office. Off for hom at 6.30. Coal put in during day. Had hose out in the evening washing the walks. Johnny back by steamboat train. Retired at 10.30.