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1868
Saturday, August 1.

Raleigh
Arrived here about nine oclock this morn Went to Mr J H Harris' residence where I was most cordially received by him and his very amaible wife I soon felt myself at ease having refreshed myself I enjoyed my visit very much left at five oclock for Charlotte N. C. In the cars I was much anoyed by the stares of the poor whites. Such women abounded therein. reach Charlotte about 11 p.m.

1868
Sunday, August 2.

Columbia S. C. 

Reached Columbia about six oclock Mr Hipper met me at the depot with his buggie, and took me to my boarding place where an elegant and spacious room awaited me. breakfast was tempting. My dear friend Mr Adams was in to see me very soon after my arrival. Charlotte came to see me in the morning but Kate did not. Went to Church in the morning with Harry Maxwell and Mr. Adams. The Gov and all the members were there. Quite an excitement created on account of the disappearance of Joe Howard after the visit of the Ku Klux Klan at night