Wednesday, May 14, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 7. Bright day. Off at 8.10 with Johnny for New Haven to attend military meetings. At G.A.R. Encampment and Council of Administration, at state house until 2. Dined with Johnny. At Music Hall at 3 to hear ovation and poem before Army of Potomac by Gen. Devens and Col. Van Zandt. Pres. Grant, Vice Prest. Wilson. Gens. Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock, McDowell, and a host of others present. Met Hawley, Jewell, Buckingham, Etc. Saw Mr. Pardee about his son Benjamin. Home with Johnny at 7pm. Wrote copy for World. Retired at 11.45. Letter 3=30.