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[[underline]]April[[/underline]] [[underline]]1865[[/underline]] of lights encircling the dome while the white marble seemed translucent with the innumerable lights below. There was a large transparency in front which we were not near enough to read The effect of the building at a distance was exceedingly fine. The National Observatory was lighted and was much admired. A large mass meeting was collected around the Patent Office The word union in large letters formed of gas jets adorned the front it was brilliantly illuminated as was the Post Office opposite. We were with Mr. Seward and his daughter part of the time. Sec Stanton House was very tastefully adorned a serinade under his windows closed the enjoyment of our evening. 6th Our army is in pursuit of the rapidly retreating forces of Lee in is earnestly to be hoped[[end page]] [[start page]] [[underline]]April[[/underline]] 1865 that they will be overtaken and the final blow given which may terminate this sanguinary war. The mere taking of Richmond is of comparative small importance if the Southern army remains unconquered. Mr. Seward was thrown from his carriage about 5 O'clock last evening and lay in a state of insensibility for some time. It was feared his skull was fractured Father called there about 10 O'clock found him much better. His arm is broken. 7th 2. P. M. Lee and his whole army are captured. Guns are firing and the bells are ringing out a merry peal. Poor fellows how hard it must have been to yield. our hearts are heavy for them even while we rejoice most freely in the prospect of peace. 8. P. M. The victory was not as great as supposed but still is sufficiently important to be a subject of great[[end page]]