August 26, 1882, Sunday

At Sweet Springs, WV
Cooler, pleasant.  Church service by Mr. Matlach and sermon by Mr. Hawes, Lutheran, formerly of South Carolina now of Pennsylvania.  A good sermon, and well delivered.
Wrote Miss de Poaincay, in compliance with my promise, that I had determined not to employ a governess for the children.  Wrote Miss Huger to same effect.