Wednesday, March 12, 1873

(Boston) Up at 7. After breakfast out to Shute's. Marsh there. Called at Danne, Illsley & Co. & H. D. Noyes. Had corns cut. Bought books at stall. Called on Kinsley. Called again at Noyes & bought inkstand for Johnny. Dined at Parker's with Shute. Met Rev. C. C. Tiffany there. Bought furs for Alice. Off at 3 for home. Kinsley on train. After writing on Independent items had long talk with him. Met Hubbard of "Courant", at Springfield. Home at 7.30. After showing furs to Alice (finding her heart light at happiness in home) downtown with Johnny. Called at "Courant" office. Supper at Syke's. Retired at 11.