Tuesday, February 8, 1876

Feb. 8th.  The day was spent at Mayberry's with some Gospel talk.  Watching for mail, but it has not arrived yet.  For some cause I have been very dull in spirit the last few days.  I hope it is from no other cause than that we are slow in getting among the people and that my diet, which is poor and dry, is not suited to my stomach.  I am eating but little.  My blood and flesh are diminishing and my lungs are poorly fed.