Thursday, April 24, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8.15. Bright day. Wrote letters. Balanced cash. Down to Teller's, bank, Fox's, Geer & Ponds, & Brill's with Johnny. Bought magic rings. Called at Father's. Off at 2.15 for Norwich. Read magazine and papers on cars. Fred Camp met me at Norwich at 4.40. Rode about town with him. Called on Mr. Merriam and Mr. Coit. Supped at Wauregan. In at Broadway Church in evening. Mr. Merriam spoke of growth essential to Christian life. Spoke on same theme. At Wauregan for night with Fred. Talked with him about his business and plans. Retired at 11.15. Letters 11=159.