Monday, July 5, 1869

(Hartford) Waked early by ringing of church bells, popped of crackers, etc. Celebrated as Fourth. Wrote letters before & after dinner. Sent off 3 S.S. letters and 1 other. Down to bank before dinner. At 4.30 went to depot to take train to Spring'd. Found it fifty minutes late. Talked with Mr. Nott. Commenced letter to Allen. Up to Spring'd at 5.40. Took supper at Massasoit. Called at Mrs. Merriam's. Thence to Holland's. With him to Massasoit. Passed night there. Retired at 11.15.