Sunday, May 18, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 7. Bright day. At 8.45 off with Ally for Glastonbury. Pleasant ride. At Mr. Kittredge's about 10.15. Preached Conscience sermon in morning. Collection taken for the Am. S.S. Union. At S.S. at noon showed Egyptian relics and spoke of Egypt. On afternoon preached of Jesus in the Temple. Home at 5pm. Stopped at John B. Smith's both going and coming. Met Michll. Collins. Cornerstone of cathedral laid on Asylum Hill by Bp. McFarland with much ceremony. Father called. Called there. Read in evening. Mr. Smith called from East Hartford. Retired at 11.