5-1 Cloudy. Rain. Frances and self were at Rev. Mr. Suddards Epis Church in 12th Street in morning and at Rev. Mr. McDowells in 7th Street in the Evening. DWR with us in evening. Was at Rev. Mr. Bordmans in afternoon and preached in first. A stranger in B’s and the Rev. Mr. Breckenridge in McD’s. S. and B. first rate preachers.

6-2 Rain all day. I wrote to M.S. Clendenin, Harrisburg telling her we will be home on Thursday. Was at Rands and Ewings in 8th and 9th Streets to see Miss E. Grimshaw and Miss E. Ewing who are both desirous of returning to Harrisburg with me. Was at [?] Store in Chestnut Street where Chas. H. Cheyney with whom I talked an hour about who walked with me to the Exchange where we parted. I paid for mending Frances’ parasol 37 ½. Handed Frances $1 to pay for 1 pair of shoes for herself and bought of Garland next door to mothers $1.25. I was at Broad Street Hotel reading papers. Spent evening at home. Mrs. McClintock called at mothers and left letter for me to take to Harrisburg. It is said the moon charged at 2 A.M. and the "mooners" are much [?] that it has nevertheless not cleaned up.

Phila., June 7, 1836, Tuesday

7-3 Cloudy. Rain in afternoon. Sun out short time this morning for first time in about 2 weeks, except short time one day. I hired one horse carriage of H. Styers horses at 9 A.M. and went with Frances to see the Peacocks at Mrs. Newlins. Then to Darrieux and gave Miss Watts notice that we will dine and spend day with her. Also called for ½ an hour at Capt M. H. Cheyneys, No.2 Comptroller. Saw his wife. He being at his shop at Walnut Street wharf. There returned to Mrs. Newlins and took in the Misses Peacock into our carriage and went to wharf. Called Capt Cheyney from on Board his ship "The Edward" introduced him to my wife and Mrs. Peacock and went on Board "the Susquehanna" one of the Liverpool packets lying next his ship. Capn Cropper, (Cheyney’s ship being in a state of repairs), girls, and self returned introduction to Capn Cropper on board his ship. Paid black fellow for holding my horse at said wharf 10 cts. Loaded the ladies after various evolutions among. Trays. Boxes. Cotton. [?]. Got out once more into street. Women took Peacocks girls back to Mrs. Newlins and at 11 ½ or 12 noon returned to Mothers. Found Mrs. Isaac Shunk there. Took our Daughter in who had been sleeping during the aforesaid performances. Also woke Kit, our black girl in and set off to Darrieux’s from which place DW Rawn took the carriage home to livery at 12 ½ or 1 P.M. Having rode down with us and to which place he returned with it at 7 P.M. Having got it at 6 ½ P.M. to bring us home to mothers. We dined and supped at Darrieux’s and were introduced to Mrs. Clapier and her daughter Mrs. Norris, who supped with us and were all highly pleased with or Daughter and her good behaviour. Returned to mothers at 7 ½ P.M. and took the carriage home to the livery at 8 P.M. having had it 3 ½ or 4 hours in morning and 1 ½ or 2 hours in Evening. DWR and self took it home. Miss Taylor, niece of Jona. [?] in at mothers at 8 ½ P.M. and introduced to self and wife. She did not stop but a few minutes. Received Chef Hat from A. Freelands. Mark. St. in Exchange for an old white hat.

Phila., June 8th, 1836, Wednesday

8-4 Cloudy. Warm. Shunk here and went out a Square or so with DWR and self. I paid at the "Good Intent" office in Chestnut Street for the passage of Frances, Self, Daughter, and Black girl of my own family and for Misses E. Ewing, E. Grimshaw (who are going under my charge) to Harrisburg tomorrow $17. 2 ¼ seats $9 being for self and 2 seats. $8 for the 2 ladies named having recevied of Miss Ewing for her expenses $10 and having advanced Miss Grimshaws. Was at [Veron?] and sons Store. Chas H. Cheyney and self went from there on Board Capt Cheyneys ship (v. yesterday) and went home and dined with the Capt. Where I was introduced to Cheyney Hickman who [?] and Chas Board at Capt Cheyney’s. And where I met Miss Mary Hickman, Jefferies, etc. Chas and self left at 3 ½ P.M. and fell in with Miss E. Waldravers nearby. Walked a Square or two with her. I there called at Ewings and Rands to see aforesaid ladies who are going with me. Returned to mothers at 4 P.M. Chas H. Cheyney was at mothers from about 8 ½ P.M. to 10 ¾ P.M.

9-5 Clear. Very warm. I left the City at 8 A.M. with my family and Miss Elizabeth Ewing and Elizabeth Grimshaw under my charge for Harrisburg. Mother and D.W. Rawn went with us to the car office at corner of Chestnut and Broad Streets, where aforesaid two ladies with their [friends?] had arrived before us. I paid porter of "good interest" for taking my Baggage 25 cts and Misses E. and G’s 12 ½ each which is to be repaid to me. Left [?] at Phila at 9 ½ A.M. and arrived in Columbia at 4 P.M. I paid for refreshments on the way 17 ½ cts. Got on Board the Canal Boat "Penna" Capt Ferrington at Columbia at 4 P.M. with near 50 passengers. Took tea at 6 ½ P.M. and I paid for my family 75 cts and for Misses E. and C each 37 ½ cts. We had a warm and crowded but quite a jolly agreeable trip to Harrisburg where we arrived at midnight. Got into our omnibus. I paid omnibus for taking us home from Canal 50 cts for Frances and self. Found Misses Clendenin and Mrs. S.G. Peacock watching for us.

Harrisburg, June 10th, 1836, Friday

10-6 Clear. Very warm. I did not rise till 9 A.M. Received letter from J.G. Clarkson Esqr "Phila, May 25/36" and paid postage 12 ½ cts. Also from J.W. Simonton "Washington City May 30/36." Our family took tea at Peacocks. Paid for segars 6 ¼ cts. Called at Mrs. Musgraves, Haldemans, S.D. Pattersons, Hannahs.

11-7 Clear. Warm. I paid for marketing 97 cts. Received of Sherriff For. In Rawn vs Bower No.229, Nov 7, 1834 $40.92 ½ in full of debt. Atty’s legal FEE $3. Plaintiff Bill of costs $14.73 ½ and D. Hummels Bill $3.70 and wrote to Renn the plaintiff, my client, informing him he may call for his money. Received and returned out of aforesaid debt of $19.49 per agreement in writing with my said client for my professional services at FEE $10. Paid Fisk last night 25 cts in full for a pint of Brandy that I sent "Kit" [?] for at dinner time. Jos Bower Esqr formerly of Del Co in my office on business. Paid for 2 lbs of coffee at A.J. Jones 31 ¼ cts. Paid Elias Tollinger 37 ½ cts in full for dressing 2 hats vide his Receipt amidst loose receipts. Thos G. McCulloh Esqr, W. Grimshaw Esqr Senr and Jr. and others at our house. Also Chas Casson. I paid cash 75 cts for 1 Bottle of salad oil at E.P. Hughes present Dr. Galbraith student with Dr. [Aunting?].