Thursday, September 30, 1869

(New York City) Up at 7.40. After breakfast called on Mr. Duncklee, Wallace Gallaudet, and young Mr. Crane. Fred bought shoes. Off for home by 12.15 train. Home at 5. Downtown. Met Mrs. Merriam at 6.15. She supped with us and remained until 9.40. Fred's twenty-first birthday! Had talk with him in evening. Retired at 10.35. Tel'd Mrs. Merriam.