May 12, 1884, Monday

Clear, warm.  Went to New Hope with Chiapella.  Mr. Sandy confident both brick and carpenter work will be speedily pushed through.  Has employed a carpenter who is both competent and energetic he believes. 
Mr. Blakely came home with us and dined.  He and Mr. Chiapella returned to New Orleans on Corona about 10:00 P.M.