Saturday, September 30, 1871

(Chicago, Ill.) Up at 7.30. Breakfasted at 8.45. Fine broiled white fish. Again at Post's office. Met Rev. Mr. Reed and promised to preach for him. Called on Dr. Patton & visited churches with him. Called on Gen. White to talk over G.A.R. matters. After dinner, called on Lyon & Gen. Howard. Rode about town with Kingsbury, Ensign, & Charley. Called at Mr. Bradley's. Met May Gray. Bought medicine for Charley in evening. Mr. Lyon & Mr. Blackmun called. Retired at 10.30. Wrote order for valise also.