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1868
Friday, February 21.
Nothing in afternoon 
But to Mrs. Edwards still reading English History.

1868
Saturday, February 22.

Washington's Birth Day. But if things continue as they are there will be but little Country left to celebrate it. For myself I am no enthusiast over Patriotic Celebrations as I am counted out of the Way Politic. I wrote very satisfactory today. Matthews brought me the Commonwealth and other papers. There was a grand description of Rev. to Bartol. Charles Elliot Norton and O Bronson Alcott -- a peer of finest spiritual essence. I heard him at the Anti Slavery meeting also G.B. Fothingham!