Wednesday, January 8, 1873

(Philadelphia) Up at 8. After breakfast and prayers, called at Union rooms. Met Wurts and Rice and talked over mission matters, including Paxson's case. Met Mr. Ashhurst. Called on Gen. H. Stuart and Mr. Whilldin, with Kingsbury; also on J. N. Baker. Again at Union rooms. Saw Dr. Allibone. Borrowed books on Jewish history. Again talked with Rice, about S.S. World. Lunched Kingbury's. Off with him at 3pm for New York. Finished copy for Independent on cars. Read Jewish history. At Prime's, in ice storm at 7. Dined there. Fell on step, going out. Lost boots in package. Off from 42nd St at 8.08. Tel'd Alice. Lay down at 8.30. Home at 1am. Alice sad. Talk with her. Retired at 2.