A mixed up day. Rain, sunshine and thunder shower. Martha had wash day. I found a side…and caught a Robin. Got it in a cage now and hope to keep it alive. To day was moday. Parade were O.K. I bought liver for to morrows diner. The days papers published the first land fight our troops had on Cuban soil. 4 killed, one wounded and many missing on our side. Started to sell evening paper. Journal didn’t come. Union sold fairly good. Local papers not at all. The heavy rain at evening spoiled the whole business. Had scraps for diner. Wrote a letter to Mama, telling her of our intention to be out in Ludlow Sunday next. Martha will leave Thursday noon and I sunday noon. Business is still rotten and I may have to look for other work when it keeps on the way it is now. We must live on hopes more than anything else. Paid several bills to day and am not able to pay house rent, must try to get it somewheres. Got money coming, but that wont do me any good. Mrs Grenier loant us a bird cage.
The writings of two historical figures who never knew the internet