Jervis McEntee Diaries

Friday December 14, 1877

Jervis McEntee Diary Entry, Friday, December 14, 1877, from the Jervis McEntee papers, 1850-1905, in the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

Dined at Platts last night with Mr. Goodman and Geo. Hall. Giffords marriage was the subject of conversation and many speculations were indulge in. A note came from him to Mrs. Platt while we were at dinner announcing it. I am always charmed with the affection shown in Platts family. The children love their parents dearly and caress them and in every way show their fondness. I am working on my picture but it does not please me yet. I sent for Mr. Williams picture today which he bought out of the Academy and I find the sky has become badly discolored so that I fear I shall have to paint it all over. Anxiety, worry, loneliness--these describe my condition.

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