Tuesday, September 7, 1869

(Hartford) Up at 7.30. Rainy day. Off for Springfield at 9.45. Called at Holland's office. Dined at Warren L. Fish's with Dr. & Mrs. Fish of Newark. Had long talk with Dr. about Fred. Saw E. G. Allen & arranged with him to write for me awhile. Home by 5.30 train. Met Prof. & Mrs. Stowe on cars. Letter from Fred Camp! Wrote Fred Camp by evening mail. Sent two S.S. letters & one other. Retired at 11.45 after commencing letter to Fred.