Wednesday, March 3, 1869

(Hartford) Up at 7.30. Beautiful day. Walked down with Sophy. Attended prayer meeting before session of Conv'n. Met Business Committee. Attended forenoon session of Convention. Opened question of State Assoc'n work. Went to noon train to meet Alfred Taylor. He dined with me. Attended afternoon session of Convention. Holland there. Called with him at Ruggle's. Wrote four S. S. letters & one other. In eve'g attended Convention. Home with Tryon. Called at Father's. Wrote up diary. Fletcher came in late. Retired at 11.40.