Friday, May 21, 1869

(Hartford) Up at 6.30. After breakfast called on Col. Burnham & at Dr. Hunt's, also at Father's. Off for Spring'd at 9.30 with Fletcher. Wrote Fred & Dana on cars from Hartford. At Springfield, called at Holland's, Dr. Buckingham's, Mrs. Merriam's & Mr. Marsh's. Ordered croquet set for Gray. Off for Pittsfield at 12.15. Wrote McCullagh, Wurts, & Mr. Camp. At Pittsfield, stopped at Burbank House. Wrote Gray. Mailed letters. Walked about town. At 6.10, Walter Camp came from Claverack. Walked about town with him. Wrote in hotel room awhile. Retired at 10.15. Sent four S.S. letters & on telegram. Rainy night.