Called upon R. Wood; met with his wife and two children living in Hebron
Street, second floor, 2 rooms connected by folding doors; the one rather
smart and the other a kitchen, etc., etc. Bought another copy of
Bryant's "Poems" the other given to Mrs. D. Called upon F. Taylor and
agreed to call at Carville on Tuesday morning for letters from Mrs. J.
Set off to bathe with James, and Thomas and his wife and daughter and a
Miss Jones; a pleasant drive along the shore. Inspected the new fort, no
guns mounted, more than a mile very heavy and sandy; took dinner; saw a
mosquito net. Approaching the town saw a fire. Called at a garden lately
owned by a Frenchman; went to see the fire, found it to be the
Presbyterian Chapel in Wall Street. Much difficulty in getting through
the street in consequence of the pipes, had to move back three times.
Hard driving through Broadway; near running over several persons; once
between a car and omnibus the former stopping suddenly. A pleasant chat
till half past ten. Mrs. Bliss stopped with the children during Mrs.
D.'s absence, but was gone home before we returned.