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day and now I think there is much in it which is fine. Several of the artists have seen it and I think they are all impressed with it. I feel very happy over it because I am sure it is an entirely original picture and that there are elements of grandeur and imaginative qualities in it. We spent the evening at the Taylors on Sunday and saw them in their home for the last time. Taylor was here yesterday to see his little picture I have been copying. He and Mrs T. had a reception at the Goethe Club last night. He wanted us to go but we declined.

Thursday March 28" 1878.  Gertrude and I went up to Alpine on [[strikethrough]] Saturday [[/strikethrough]] Sunday and returned Monday. (I was at the club Saturday night) Julia was not getting on. It became very cold Saturday night and riding to the station Monday we felt the cold as much as at any time this winter. Eastman Johnson and I dined at B.F. Butlers friday evening to meet Alfred Booths brother. I have finished my picture "The Wings of the Morning" and the artists who have seen it seem to think it an original work and as far as I can judge creditably rendered. I think it is one of those things which will interest people but which few will care to own. Eastman Johnson, Hubbard, Wood, Brown are enthusiastic in their praise of it, with perhaps the exception of Johnson who I have reason to think considers it a credit to me. Gifford & Whittredge have seen it but I do not quite know how they regard it. But these are quite anxious days. No one comes here. I have money to pay and sell nothing and whenever I am unemployed and allow myself to think I am in great trouble and anxiety.

Saturday 30. Varnishing day at the Academy. Strange faces. Few of the old artists. My only