Wednesday, April 9, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8. Wrote notes for Independent. Wrote letters. Downtown. Called at "Post" office. Showery day. Left item for evening paper. Downtown again in afternoon. Looked over S.S. Missionary letters. Retired at 10. Letters 10=60. Mr. Child met me downtown, walked with me to post-office and home, talking about Sophy's private lessons.