May 27, 1883, Saturday

Cloudy.  Wrote Mr. Maurice Eisenberg - Secretary of Guild of Ascension in reply that I would deliver lecture on night designated by guild, June 2nd - to young men.  Subject, "How to make life worth living."  The same address delivered before Trinity Guild, Columbia.  Wrote Linda enclosing letter to her from Jennie Forbes.
Wrote General J.L. Brent excusing myself from accepting his invitation to dine with him today - not feeling well enough.