Thursday, June 12, 1873

(Mt. Pleasant, Iowa) Up at 6.50. Bright day, somewhat warmer. Bible reading, led by Burwell, in forenoon, at Convention. In afternoon spoke on "need of Better Teaching and How to Harvest". Made ready for a start. Off for Chicago at 6.30, with Burwell, Lyon, Arms, Gilmore & others. Pleasant evening. Long talk with Lyon. Retired about 11. Good air. Good sleep.