Thursday, November 18, 1869

(Hartford, Ct.) Up at 8.15. Bright day. Had talk with Alice about Ned's letter. Wrote letters and examined papers. Down to post-office and to cars before dinner. At 2pm, met all the three households, with Slosson and Annie at James' to dine. Pleasant gathering. Charley Camp called. Went down to see Mr. Fessenden's with him to see about place in Phoenix Ins. Co. office. Home and worked on letters. Charley aided me on circulars. Fletcher in town during day. Retired at 12. Sent ten S.S. letters & telegrams & one other letter.