Thursday, January 7, 1869

(New Jersey R. R.) Reached New York about 5am. Rode from Astor House in 3d Av. car to 23rd St. Reached 5th Av. Hotel about 6. Wrote on letter in barroom. Lunched at 24th St. depot. Off for home at 8am. Had talk with student on cars. Looked over plate proofs of Children in the Temple. Met Fletcher at New Haven. Home at 12.25. Downtown after dinner. Letter from Fred, Allen & others. Called at Russell's, Spaulding's, etc. Telegraphed. Home at 3.30. Wrote several letters. Downtown with letters. Rode to Mr. Spaulding's. Saw him. Home at 5.45. Made ready for eve'g service. Rode to East Hartford with J. B. Smith. Preached at Cong'l Chapel there. from Ps 17:11. Home at 9.30. Called at Father's. Balanced cash. Retired at 11.40.