Sunday, December 24, 1871

(Boston) Up at 8.33. Shute breakfasted with me at 9.30. Attended Park St. church. Heard Murray preach on Cleaving to the good. At noon met him at Parkers. Made ready for afternoon. Over to Chelsea by 2pm ferryboat. Attended Dr. Eddy's church X-mas service for children. Preached from Luke 2:10. Walked to Charlestown. Called on Dr. Hurd. Back to Parker's. Met Maj. Mason. Commenced letter to Fred. Off for home at 8.30. At house at 1.45. Snowballed the windows for admission. Retired at 3.15.