May 30 Saturday – In the evening Sam and Livy went to a poetry reading featuring Annie E. Trumbull. Sam wrote a letter of compliment on her performance the day after [MTP].

Joseph N. Verey wrote from London on United States Exchange letterhead to Sam. Verey wrote a pleasant, friendly letter and offered his guide services — his pay was now 150 pounds per month, board free at hotels [MTP].

Check # Payee Amount [Notes]

5284 Hawley & Goodrich 2.00 Publisher

5285 Dr. Theron A. Wales 7.50 Physician

5286 J.J. Poole & Co. 24.27 Coal Dealer