Sunday, January 10, 1869

(Salem, Mass.) Up at 7.50. Bright, pleasant day. Worked on sermon. Attended South Cong'l Church in forenoon and heard good sermon from Rev. Mr. Atwood on Jacob after his wrestling with God. At noon wrote again on sermon. With Mr. Atwood attended several Cong'l S. Schools. In aft'n preached at South Church from Deut. 33:25. Dined with Mr. Atwood. In early evening attended Union S. S. meeting at So. Church. Preached to childred from Ps. 60:4. Later met a number of army friends & others at Mr. Osgood's. Wrote awhile. Retired at 1am.