10 October 1853
Mond. 10th Pleasant—afflicted with a cold—The company from Cincinnatti arrived this morning—I reported to Sarzedas who received me very well and acted as though he meant to do what was right, yet I have very little faith in him as he is a man almost universally disliked. However, I shall put up with a good deal before breaking my engagement, as there is too small an amount of funds in my treasury for its owner to stand on his dignity—Sent some money on to Mother asnd the amount of my dues to the "Dramatic Fund", also one third of a weeks salary to Parsloe, being his charge for making my engagement—the first money I ever paid for such a purpose and I think it will be the last. This agency business is a humbug—Reading & walking A.M. writing P.M.