Monday, September 11, 1871

(Fairfield, Ct.) Up at 7.30. Bright cool morning. Packed and made ready for a move homeward. Napped it an hour. Walked with May to Mr. Smith’s, to engage team. Strapped trunks. Walked with Sophy & May to Kate’s, & to depot. Others rode. Whole family off for home by 1.55pm train. Wrote up diary. Home at 4.5. Johnny met us. Took tea at Father’s. Out to school meeting at High School in evening. Spirited meeting but no decision as to school lot. Adjournment carried at 10.45. Retired at 11.30. Sent one S.S. letter.