Tuesday, February 7, 1871

(Hartford) Up at 8.50. Weather milder. Kept housed at work until Fred and I left by 12.30 train for Springfield. Dined at Massasoit at 1.30. Called afterwards on Marsh and Dickerson at Holland's. Wrote to Spring'd Repub'n as to alleged deficit in S.S. Union funds. Down to Howard St. with Fred. Called at Mrs. Merriam's. Thence to Mr. Merriam's office. Had long talk with him. Again at Mrs. M's. Saw May Gray. Supped at Massasoit. Off for home with Fred & Marsh at 6.30. Met Green of 0000 & bride on cars. In Htfd called with Fred at Camp's. Retired at 11.45 after lounge in library. Colic in night. Sent four S.S. letters.