Tuesday, February 4, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8. Downtown with Johnny. Called at Mrs. Moore, at "Courant" office, at Russell's, at Bissell's. etc. Wrote on Independent items. Off at 3.30 for New Haven. Met Pres. Strong on cars. Wrote further on Independent items. At New Haven House at 5. With delegates to Republican State Convention. Supped at restaurant. Met Bromley in evening, and had talk with him about Hartford and Norwich "rings". Attended Caucus of delegates at Brewster's Hall. Exciting discussion over candidates for governor. Home by owl train. Annie still sick. Retired at 1.30.