Tuesday, June 24, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8. Off at 9.37 for Springfield. Called on Holland, also on Mr. Merriam. Had talk about Geo. Gray's debts in Japan. Off at 12.15 for East Hampton. Dined there. Met Hon. Henry Stickbridge of Baltimore. Called at Dr. Luby's. He away from home. Met Rev. Mr. Read & F. A. Brewer, of Springfield. Called at Mr. Milliston's & Mr. Knight's. At 4pm heard Rev. H. M. Parsons deliver his address before the alumni on The Training Needful for Citizenship. At the alumni meeting, subsequently spoke on the value of being trained. Yoke as yolk. Off for Springfield at 6.30. Supped at Massasoit with Reed & Brewer. Home by steamboat train. Called at Father's. Alice out to Seminary Commencement. Satzer's here. Slept with Johnny. Retired at 12. Wrote on Independent copy.