In the afternoon, when about to return, he said to us, "Now boys, we've got a good boat; let's buckle to and get back soon!" I was saucy and answered, "Yes, Sir, we'll give her the spurs!" My answer was much laughed at at the time and considered a good one. Captain Fowler [page break] upon this occasion wore a large pair of silver spurs. Capt. Fowler had been out once previously to the Horseneck excursion. I think it was to Croton, and I was said he took too much care of him- -self. This report was the cause of his acting so rashly at Horseneck where he lost his life.

October 24th Spent this day in preparation for return to morrow and in visits, &c. Called upon the following persons_ viz. Mrs Warren Tompkins (sick), Mrs. Dr Palmer, Mr. Elisha Crawford, Mrs Elisha Horton, Mrs. Min- -ot Mitchell, Mrs William Baker, Mrs. Sarah Halsted, Mr. John Horton, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs Washington Tompkins and family, &c. Returned and spent the evening at Mr. Barkers_ Oct. 25th. Returned home by R.R.

This report was the cause of his acting so rashly at Horseneck where he lost his life. October 24th Spent this day in preparation for return to morrow and in visits, &c. Called upon the following persons_ viz. Mrs Warren Tompkins (sick), Mrs. Dr Palmer, Mr. Elisha Crawford, Mrs Elisha Horton, Mrs. Min- -ot Mitchell, Mrs William Baker, Mrs. Sarah Halsted, Mr. John Horton, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs Washington Tompkins and family, &c. Returned and spent the evening at Mr. Barkers_ Oct. 25th. Returned home by R.R.