Clear - warm. Drove over to Donaldsonville and saw Mr. R.T. Hanson about Jourdan's capacity and reliability for building bagasse burner and chimney. He recommended him in the highest terms as a first rate workman - faithful and entirely reliable. Went to Riverton and read Mr. Bateman Captain Libano's letter complaining that broken bed plate was sent down on "Whisper" when Captain Libano has "a contract" - written "with Mr. Beirne for all of his business." Answered his letter saying there had been some misunderstanding about the matter.
Wrote Mr. Beirne about my visit to the St. James and Armant places and why Mr. Turcuit dispensed with the Italians sent him as laborers.
Wrote Nanny. Called on Miss Tureaud in afternoon and gave her $50 for children.
