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1868 Friday, July 10. Weather still gloomy. The news of the nomination of Seymour and Blair produces no enthusiasm among democrats; but their unpopularity cheers the Republicans. Went to the State House in afternoon later on Washington St. thence to the Public Garden with Anna Maria, raining until after seven oclock Home Sang and played for some time after Supper. Still dreaming in my day musings of P. returned early. Matthews came after I had retired 1868 Saturday, July 11. Sultry inclined day. No letters. At one prepared to go to Mr Hayden's