Returned early to bed, and this morning found heavy rain; how extremely
fortunate that I have completed my tour in such brilliant weather, not
having had occasion for an umbrella since leaving Philadelphia. Borrowed
an old ragged umbrella and called at Mr. Hulme's, found Mr. H. gone to
N.Y. and also Mr. Rollanson gone from home. Kindly invited to stop with
Mr. H. during my stay at Philadelphia. Called upon Mr. Kay's son; found
him in a large book store; then called upon Mr. Scholfield but not
seeing him promised to call at three. Walked to the Exchange and read
the English papers, after dinner went and sat three hours with Mr.
Scholfield; found him less altered than most of my old acquaintances, he
lives with his daughter who is married to a Londoner, named Patten, and
carries on the stay or corset business. Mr. S. a very sensible man
greatly opposed to Jackson; has some little municipal office; well
acquainted with the Crooks, Mrs. Marsden, and others. Had tea with the
Masons, and had a good deal of talk about old matters in England.
Servetus, a very respectable young man carrying on an extensive blacking
trade; the sister a very steady girl had lived some time with Mr.
Furness. The old man as eccentric as ever, his wife looking old but
cheerful.