Tuesday, April 4, 1871

(Hartford) Up at 8.10. Rainy morning. Off at 9.40 for Springfield, after looking over plans for attic-rooms with Johnny. Wrote on letter to Gray on cars. Called at Holland's. Met Dickerson there, and talked over account for Mch. with him. Called at Mrs. Merriam's. Dined at Massasoit. Off for home at 2.20. Wrote on diary and letter to Gray, and balance of Alice & Bridget's accounts on cars. Sun came out at 11 o'clock. Home at 3.30. Downtown before tea. Bought cakes. In evening Mr. Lyman worked on trunks for Alice & Bridget. Sent letter to Gray. Wrote letters in evening. Retired at 10, very tired. Sent two letters.