JOURNAL . 
Beginning June 20, 1880. 
Find myself in London. Visit Crystal Palace and spend 
some time in studying the paintings and other very interesting 
and important exhibits. The Palace is a magnificent structure 
and its dimensions are truly enormous. The park also is very 
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large and beautiful. Handel T s "Israel Egypt" was being sung 
by an immense chorus - 3,000 singers and 1,000 instruments. Many 
very beautiful women. In the Palace I observed especially the 
groups of plaster casts representing various savage tribes, life 
size; they are very fine; also a group of Tartars in rich costume. 
Called at the Geological Museum and carried a letter to 
Professor Bristow, geologist. He was very kind and introduced 
me to Professor Hughes of Cambridge. 
Saturday, June 27th: Made sundry purchases and in the even- 
ing went to hear the "Pirates of Penzance," only so, so. In Talk- 
ing home through London '%/s acting in real life that made the stage 
affair seem pale. 
•Packing my belongings preparatory to leaving England. June 
30th sailed from Liverpool by steamer Pennsylvania. About 40 cabin 
passengers and some hundreds of steerage. Nice weather throughout 
the voyage save one or two days. Was laid up about halfi a day. 
July 9th reached the capes; quarantined; customhouse officials 
coma aboard. Landed at nine Monday the 10th. 
In Philadelphia. Called on Dry Hayden and Mr. Don|lson; 
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and on the 13th reached Washington. Stopped at the Waver ly House 
and engaged storage ih the Vernon Row building. Called at the 
office; saw Eenshaw, PiAlo^y, Mrs. Marvin and others. 
