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Saturday July 1rst 1876

Writing in the morning fishing with Leo and Will in the afternoon. Leo became seasick and the rest of the crowd became sick of the fishing we had but poor luck. In the evening I was introduced to two young ladies. I spent some hours in the company of Leo and Miss Pauline. Saw a ludicrous scene.  Two ardent lovers about six indulged in a hugging and kissing farce.  As they passed Leo Will Hennet and we we gave them a cheer.  Yesterday or day before need better from Leo. He marches no decent excuse for his eiry silence.

Sunday July 2nd

Warmest day of the season in New York City quite cool here in Bath. Mr and Mrs. Lraymor, Mr Florence, James Kelly, Mrs. Kelly, and Mr. McCahil our visitors. here all night. Aunt Mary and he friends once more. Leo miss Belle and Miss Pauline a Mr. Hegan and myself out rowing we went ti [?] Boland and back.

Monday 3rd

Out fishing with G. Recangel and Leo. Sodeworth. We caught four overall fish, did not feel well the rest of the day. Out rowing in the evening with Leo Mary Rot and Miss Pauline. An idiot endeavored [?] us down twice. Out late and ugly utterance from my father.

Tuesday 4th

On Bathing for the twelfth or thirteenth time this season. [?] digging all day long. Writing in the evening Papa to the city and back.

Wednesday 5th

We are having real warm weather. A day or two ago I heard with surprise and regret the news of the death of Miss Mary, Lyde who died in April. She always treated me well and when I called upon her last October she seemed well please to meet me again. Poor Mr. William said she was the [?] girl he ever knew of who [?] to her knees. This was because I spent the afternoon in the company of [??] To see A [??} again. Reached his house he was out I listened to his wife daughter and father announced a treat deal. Told the young girl I was engaged to a Miss Elaine Romdell decided her [?] and indulged in much [?] till Mr. Neely [?] I was give $70 dollar in cash. Bought some [?] been it was [??] in a new dress. Was shaved Home spent the evening with the Misses Sullivan.

Thursday 6th

To Newark Saw Dada gave him the $ 70. He handed me $10 back for my trouble. Kind im! took dinner with him. Saw Uncle William spent over an hour in his house. Home. Bought straw hat, took some [?] beer most of which I spit out, indulged in [?] beer which was quite nice and bought some tobacco and other little things. Very pleasant evening Papa John Williams, Mr. [???] our [?] of Leo and Will's Goat. Yesterday wrote a more proper, mailed a letter to Miss R. U. Moorhead. I wrote it on the 3rd.

Friday 7th

Read a note from Miss Moorhead. It came inside a letter written to Miss Sullivan. Spent part of the evening with the Misses Sullivan. Wrote to Mr. Neely acknowledging receipt of $70 to Marie and to [???]

Saturday 8th

To South Amboy in yacht "Lottie B." two have [?] group over [?] coming back. Played a three house game in the hanging sun. The hottest day of the season to the paper day. Arrived home about half past one. Expected to pass the evening on the [?]toop. My Aunt Mary [?] the [?] I called to his and she came down and let me in [?] more sailing for me have had all I want for some [?]

Sunday 9th

Uncle William drove down [?] all night. Wanna all day. Walking to [??]in evening.