Wednesday, April 16, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8.15. Leonard came to relay garden walk. Watched him. Wrote on Independent items. Gurdon called. Down to Dr. Hunt's after dinner. Again wrote letters and newspaper items. Called at Father's. Had talk with him about Gurdon. Downtown in evening with Gurdon. Bought ice cream and cakes for children. May at "Club" at house. Letters 7=120. Retired at 10.15.