Monday, August 2, 1869

(Hartford) Up at 8. Down town, after breakfast, with Sophy & May hunting autograph fans. Looked for desk at furniture stores. Stopped at depot. Saw Miss Mather & Gov. Hawley. After dinner wrote letters, balanced cash. Entered collections & expenses for July. Had letter from Dr. Smyth of Chaston & from Gray & Walter. Called at Father's. Commenced iron for Baby. He seemingly better. Downtown again to post-office & druggist's. After tea Kitty Camp called. Called on Gen. Easton at Mrs. Colt's. Sent six S.S. letters & two others. Kitty Camp with us. Lay down from 12.