August 5, 1883, Sunday

Very hot and sultry.  Looking over papers and letters.  Mr. Chiapella came by railroad.  Gave him cheque for $10,000 for sundries.  Wrote Mr. Gilmore enclosing cheque for $20,000 (his fee in Burnside will case) and thanking him in Mr. Bierne's name for the ability, skill and legal learning with which he has conducted the case to a successful conclusion.