03 March 1854
Fri. 3d. Pleasant—Reading & walking A.M. wrote to the manager of the Chicago Theatre to learn what chance there would be of playing with him a couple of weeks, provided I do not continue with Bates after the expiration of my present engagement, which is extremely doubtful. If I can get an opening at Chicago I can go on a starring tour for the spring and summer that will prove more profitable than staying here. At Theatre 7 P.M Benefit of Miss Richings, good House