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depreciating always his own country and boasting his knowledge of foreign men and ways. I called to see Perry in his big barn of a place to ask him about Trumble of whom Mrs. Darley wrote in a letter I received from her last evening and from there I went up to Dr. Patchins. I shall go there tomorrow and that will end my going for the present. It has been grey and cold all day with indications of snow. I went up to Eastman Johnsons about 8 o'clock and I noticed the side walks were wet. It was raining when I got out of the car. Eastman, his wife and Ethel were at home and I had a very pleasant evening. They retired about 10 but he urged me to stay. We went up into his studio and had a long talk on all sorts of topics and I did not get away until midnight. The rain was pouring when I came away and it rained I think all night. Never before was such weather seen.

Saturday Feb. 8" 1890. The rain was pouring when I awoke this morning and it has rained steadily all day. I prepared a water color panel and took one from the stretcher which was not successful. I stopped at the Century this morning and nominated Fred Norton and wrote a letter in which I said he was more generally known among the architects some of whom I understood would second the high regard I had for him as a genial gentleman. I also wrote a note to John Bogart who Fred said would second if I would nominate him and told him I had done my part. The rain did not stop until after nine o'clock. I went around to the Century and staid until midnight. [[Harland? Howlan?]] was there and Winslow Homer, both just came from the counntry. With Eastman Johnson we discussed the Century and the limits which have been thrown out as to putting the art exhibitions out of the control and making them like the Union League that is really shutting out American pictures and showing only the art treasures of rich men. Johnson thinks the club is not what it was and that the artists are gradually losing their influence in the club.

Sunday 9.  Breakfasted at the St. Denis and went home by the 9.55 train. It was a bright winter day not thawing in the shade. Tom met me coming up to the station and carried my satchel but the car came along and I rode most of the way. Mr. & Mrs. Ross returned on Saturday. They had attended Whittredge's sale and bought one of his interiors. It grew cold in the night. I was very stiff and lame and meant, if I did not get better to remain home a day or two.

Monday 10. Bright, wintry morning. A little snow on the mountains. Mercury at 10°. I walked down town and back feeling much better. Found a note from Genl. Sharpe wanting me to go and see the model for the figure of the sailor for the Ulster Co. monument. Went to see Col. Trumper and told him I had been and gave him my impression of it. I was careful to say that it was not the kind of sculpture I admired much but thought it perhaps as good as we could get under our restrictions as to money. Tom went to work on the street again today. Jansen brought another cord of wood today. I came away by the 4.10 train and went to the Century for some supper and came to my room early. Found a note from Annie Norton inviting me to dine with them on Friday evening to meet Mrs. Johnson and her daughters.

Tuesday 11.  This morning I walked over to breakfast. Latterly I have ridden a part of the time. As I reached 14" St. J.T. swept by me in a gray cape coat. He had been walking behind me and evidently passed me intentionally thinking it very probable I would turn up that street. He looked straight ahead but I immediately looked up and saw him plainly. He looked as if he might last a long time. I wonder if I looked satisfactorily

Transcription Notes:
Sailors and Soldier Monument in Ulster Co: The unveiling exercises were witnessed by a large crowd. The orator was Gen. George H. Sharpe.” (2) The statue was created by Caspar Buberl