Wednesday, March 19, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 8. Bright day. Sophy went to Mrs. Moore's daughter's funeral. Wrote up diary. Finished up Independent items. Balanced cash. Kept housed until nearly night. Meserve called. Sent letters to post office by him. Downtown once before tea. Wrote article for "Post". Called at Father's. Made ready for start to New Britain. Retired at 12.30.