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Tuesday April, 15th 1873. We dined at Stoddards last Saturday to meet Sutton publisher of the The Aldine. Stedman was also there. Afterwards went to the Century Frederich A. Lane was expelled, the first instance of the kind in the club. This was the monthly meeting. I showed my little picture the "Arch of Nero". Sunday I called up to see Eastman Johnson and in my return went to the Century. Collins took tea with us and in the evening Bradford came in. Monday evening Eastman and his wife came and spent the evening. Tuesday I went to see Mary who had just returned from Rondout and I wrote to my father. Wednesday I went to Eastman Johnsons. Ordered frame for my October in the Kaatskills which I am going to send to Moore's sale. Thursday I took Moore up to Eastmans by appointment and he has promised to let him have two pictures for his sale. I had a head-ache but not as severe one and only kept the rest of the day. Friday I made a little sketch to give to Mrs. blackburn, the second one I had done. Mr. Moore came in and urged me to let him have it which I did. Saturday I painted another little sketch for Mrs. Blackburn. A Mr. Johnson a jeweler, with whom Eastman Johnson has exchanged a picture, called on me and staid a long time as it was a rainy day. I sold him my little picture of the Cardinal on the Campagna for $100 which I am to take in trade from his establishment. Sunday I walked up to the upper end of the Park and back to Eastmans. There were magnificent skies and I enjoyed my walk extremely. This was Easter Sunday and the streets were crowded with people. I stopped at Eastmans on my return and while I was there Gifford came in. We went over to Mary's to tea Mr. & Mrs. Monell were there and Fred Norton and his wife. Last night I went to the opening reception at the Academy. There were a great many people there and seemingly enjoyed the evening. There are not as many pictures as usual but the exhibitions seems as good as in past years. The Tribune this morning thinks it