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see me. Calvert had been hit on the leg by a stone in the morning and was quite lame. He and Bonyer and I came down this morning by the boat. Found a letter from Gertrude in which she says they have moved Laura to our room and that she is better. Brock Broadhead died on Monday. He was the support of his family and his death is a terrible loss to them. Poor old Mr. Ostrander who had an attack of paralysis died on Monday. The air is full of sadness and I feel much depressed. I wrote to Gertrude yesterday and again today. I wish I could send her some good news. Had a call from a Mrs. Parsons of St. Louis accompanied by a young gentleman and lady. Began a picture 18 x 24 which I have drawn in. Am going up with Calvert again tonight. He seemed to want me to and to remain there tomorrow. He feels worried and anxious and I think he likes to talk with me. He is very kind and hospitable to me. Mr. Hoe called. Wants me to go up home with him next week to remain over night. Looked at my picture again and spoke of what Escosura said of me. He wanted to know if the picture was sold and I told him I was keeping it for him

Friday Oct. 6" 1876. Went up with Calvert & Bonyer on the 5 o'clock train but returned again Thursday morning as it rained and promised an unpleasant day. Downing came in in the evening and staid in my room while I went to the Century to attend a trustees meeting. Today I have been trying to design a picture but it is hard work and I get very discouraged. When my work goes well I feel well I am going to paint a 12 X 20 picture and if it promises well will paint a larger one for which I prepared a canvas yesterday. Genl. Seymour called today. Has just returned from Pensacola. Expects to be retired next year and go to Europe to live. Mrs. Lord and her daughter called. They are army people and are stationed in Tucson and know Lucy. She wrote that they would call on me. While they were here two other gentlemen called, one of them a Southerner who has spent much time abroad. I did not learn his name but there was a slight bogus air about him. Recd a letter from Gertrude. Laura at