Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Wednesday, September 22, 1869

(Hartford) Rainy day. Up at 7.30. Kate & children came at 9.40. Arranged rooms for funeral. Fred aided me in all things. At 3pm, dear Harry's funeral was attended. Dr. Bushnell conducted the service. Rode to cemetery (Spring Grove.) Rev. Mr. Camp led in prayer there. Laid Harry's remains by Fanny's. Home in sadness. Wrote one S.S. letter. Down to post-office in evening. Sophy & Ogden went to Father's to sleep. Again in my own room. Retired at 10.30. Bathed Fred's feet, put mustard paste to chest, and gave him cream of tartar.

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