Wednesday, September 8, 1869

(Hartford) Up at 8.15. Rainy day. Wrote letters. Sent off eleven S.S. letters, one other & one telegram (to Fred). Downtown in afternoon. Called at office of Post. In afternoon E. G. Allen came to take Fletcher's place. In evening G. F. Wright called. Jemmy Hunter came from Savannah, after ten years absence. Pleasant evening with him. Severe gale all along New England coast. Commenced article for Congl. on Old Paths. Retired at 11.50.