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July 10th 1876

Uncle William away in the early boat. Wrote to Miss Rebecca: mailed the letter in the evening. Pleasant day: cool breeze all day. Marie Williams Georgie Brown Barney Revins the Misses Sullivan and the family spent the evening in our hosue.

Tuesday 11th

Warm day pleasant near the shore thunder storm in the evening. Played croquet in [Badgerio?] Stayed in from supper till bed time for the first time since I became acquainted with the folks next door.

Wednesday 12th

Pushing off the new boat I jumped for the seat missed it and with my best pair of pants went into the water up to my waist. Walked past waters: young lady in the city

Thursday 13th

Played croquet. Sat under trees most of the day. Intended to go to see baseball game but did not: I think I spent the evening with Miss Pauline

Friday 14th

To the Bath Hotel in the evening. Saw dancing too. Viewed the belle of the hotel. Rather nice looking Spanish girl but her acting and gall

Saturday 15

Saw [?] and Mrs. Dudeworth to Wrighto in afternoon. To Bath Hotel in the evening to bed late

Sunday 16

Pleasant weather. Uncle William Dada and Miss Emma [?] to Bath. The first two stayed all night. Saw Miss Walters. Also the [?] Miss Nellie bowed to me. To the dummy station in the evening. Nice cave in the train Miss Emma went home in. Spoke to Mrs. Williams for the first time since Mr. William's death and burial

Monday 17th

The young ladies next door desired to go fishing and I was called upon to do the honor and I did them. I sought the assistance of William O'Hannon. Together we hauled his large boat into the water. Then we found it [?] terribly. William then undressed and anchored the boat off. He and I were then to go after another boat to Locust Grove. William disappeared and I walked ot Locust Grove by way of the beach. I have a light boat from a [?] lucrative and add [?] letter out of [?] I was [?] in pulsing off. This [?] of my performance fast I found a high tide and strong sea setting in. Luckily, both were with me and soon I arrived in front of our house. the young ladies were engaged in persuading Mary [?] to go along. As usual with her a [??] and then he was ready. Then there was [?] getting up of a bunch. Then I endeavored to persuade [?] Kelly to accompany us. He was afraid of sea sickness then I was guilty to row alone when the valiant William appeared to the rescue. He was struggling with me when the ladies who were in bathing pulled the boat to shore. William after long conversation with his mother disappear and soon reappeared attired in red tights or white drawers. H e endeavored to push out the boat. A long time passed by and he was [??] I went to his assistance in my only decent pair of pants and my [?] vest. I got off the boat and took on a load of water for I was wet all through my pants dripping. Then once more we were ready. Then the girls had to do this and that and the other. At last the boat containing six persons was pushed off by myself and one or two other I becoming more wet than before. Then ensued a scene. The girls shouting to be put [?] William and I trying to get the boat out from shore the water bashing over the brace of the boat and filling it then wind blowing after the people on shore and to [?] the climax the total disappearance of the gallant William with that [?] pants and [???] all our which above remained in sight. William to the surface I to the rescue. Landing of the fishing [?] William and I in [?] with all more clothes on. The [?] boat giving more trouble. Myself three have and were in the water carrying it. Wave bashing the boat to pieces. Compelled to let it go. [?] to my [?] suit give up the ship. A colored fisherman loomed up. Saved! Saved! Too cold. Got home Dinner of 3 1/2 played ball to bed slept poorly [????]