Phila. May 22, 1836, Sunday

22-1 Clear and warm. Frances and self went to Rev. Mr. Bordmans church corner of 12th and Walnut Streets in morning. And I went to "Grace Church" corner of 12th and Cherry in afternoon. The first, Presbyterian. Last Episcopalian. Frances and self took walk in Washington Square in the Evening and home at 9 P.M.

23-2 Clear. Warm. Paid Jonas Gresimier, taylor No.287 on 9 North 2nd Street, Phila. $7 in full of all demands for [?] and best furnished and made for me in July 1835 (v. Bill and Receipt) I got measured for a coat and pantaloons. Handed Frances for her own use $5. I hired and got of the Styer (Livery S. [?]) at 10 ½ A.M. Horse and carriage D.W. Rawn rode to the mint where I saw Gov Findlay and bought for Frances for 9 oz 18 pieces of old silver in spoons and ladle $12.10 which I handed to her on my return home. We also went to Darrieux in Lombard St where I saw Miss M. Watts and took glass of wine. David took the girls home at 12 ½ P.M. 2 horses used. Miss E. Grimshaw called in the afternoon to see us at mothers. I paid at Rue St Stage office fare for my white hat and [?] from Harrisburg sent at my request 25 cts. Paid for D.W.R. and self at Callowhill St. U. Church where we attended from 7 ¾ to 9 ¾ P.M. Same discussion as Friday’s last. 25 cts. Fire yesterday and at 9 this evening.

24-3 Cloudy. Cooler. Pleasant. I bought of J.B. Ellison, SE. Corner of Market and 2nd Streets 2 yards of green cloth for a coat $17.50 and 27 yards of [?] for pantaloons $9.62 and 6 buttons $1.25 in all $27.87 v. Bill to be paid hereafter. Paid for segars 12 ½ and 2 [?] and Geo W. Harris in St. Went with latter to the remains of a fire in Front near Chestnut St, which commenced Sunday morning and not yet out and on which they are yet playing with the hose and engines. Met Chas. H. Cheyney introduced him to Harris and while with Chas met old Geo Spangler, who led me into an argument about the discussion at present going on between McCallen and Thomas. Pres and Universal Monday last. Met Mrs. A. Rodrigue in Chestnut St. and walked with her back to her father in laws by the mint. Saw J. Weidman, met him at Yohe’s Hotel. Also saw Harris and Duck there and gave latter a letter for Harrisburg from Frances to her sister. Went with Weidman to HeadQuarters and [?] took [?] smoke [?].

Phila., May 25, 1836, Wednesday

25-4 Cloudy. Cool. I was at several places. Met D. Huling in the Street. Was at Broad Street Hotel after 4 P.M. 1 ½ squares from mothers. Took our daughter along and she walked all the way. D.W.R. and self went to auction this evening. He bought several things for the store. I paid for oyster on our way home 25 cts. Saw and conversed with Geo Jefferies stage driver.

26-5 Cloudy. Cool. Rain. Wrote note to Mrs. Lydia McClintock (present) on her law business as on the 20th inst. Went with Frances at 4 P.M. to Rands in 9th Street to see Miss Raud and E. Grimshaw. Went from there to Mrs. Clarksons in Pine Street and then home. Spent evening at home with exception of ½ an hour at Broad Street Hotel.

27-6 Cloudy. Rain. Cold. I paid for a leather trunk [?] at mothers $11. I attended Thomas’ auction in 2nd Street with D.W.R. from 9 ¾ A.M. to near 1 P.M. I paid for cider for David and self at "Swan Hotel" 6 ¼ cts. Took a glass of ale with Isaac Shunk at 13th Street Hotel, who took tea with us. We received a letter from [?] many at Harrisburg.

28-7 Cloudy. Wet. Cold. Fire absolutely necessary yesterday and today. I paid at Aaron Freelands at Market St for a silk hat (giving my old one to Boot, which I have worn about 2 years, valued at 50 cts.) $3.50. Called at offices of F.E. Brewster and Green former had report to me that he had prepared for [?] Dem meeting on the "Registry Act." Paid ride in the omnibus from the exchange to Broad and Vine Streets 12 ½ and for sundries at Broad Street Hotel 6 ¼ cts. Went with Frances at 7 P.M. to 3rd Street and Willings Alley. Mrs. Newlins Boarding House to see Jas. Peacock Esq and his daughter Elizabeth and Mary arrived at 3 or 4 P.M. in city from Harrisburg. M. Riddle joined us in Walnut Street and walked to said house with us. On our way back at 8 P.M. I paid for segars and tobacco 18 ¾ cts. [?] Weidmans at mothers when we returned. Mrs. Lydia McClintock to whom I wrote 26 inst called.