Continued rain. Distribution as usual. Evening at home.

I was little interrupted and therefore made good work upon Burr. The rain which continues as if making up for lost time kept people away and prevented any temptation to go out.

A shocking accident today upon the Worcester Railroad causing the death of Mr. Curtis the Railroad Agent. Chevalier’s remark about the indifference to human life in the United States is very just. The public passes on over the bodies of the killed just like a regiment of veterans in battle. The railways will not transport a man less nor will people cease on account of this to put their heads out of the windows.

Continued Ajax. Afternoon Chevalier. Evening at home reading to my Wife.