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[[underline]] Oct [[/underline]] kitchen, & use the Laboratory as a parlour. We are very cosy among the chemicals, to night we have been interrupted by a son of Judge Dunlop. An individual of somewhat peculiar appearance Not being satisfied with the amount of fore head granted him by nature he has shaved his [[strikethrough]] head [[/strikethrough]] hair off partly in front which gives a very odd look. Mr. Reese also came in. He discussed the Canal question with Father - Said, his proposition to make a Sewer of it was objected too on the ground that it might bust in case of unusual ^[[insertion]] rise in the [[/insertion]] water. Father said that difficulty would be easily remidied by making large gates in it wh. would rise with certain amount of  pressure & let the water out. It only be occasionally thus overflowed.

24th Have been writing letters & Have just returned from a visit to the cook to see about

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[[underline]] Oct. [[/underline]] 1867

dinner. Cook making oyster soup. Receipt. Strain the liquid in two a pot with celery & parsly. powder two or three crackers & put them in, also peper & salt. Put the oysters in. Let boil. Eve. Henry Elliot showed me some of his sketches. We are not interrupted by visitors.

25th Another visit from the individual with the artificially high forehead. He stayed some time discoursing upon historical subjects. Came to inquire about a book he wanted.

26th Went for a walk with father this afternoon, we stopped to look at some specimens of photosculpture recognized Gen Grant & our old friend Admiral Farragut among them. Went to Mrs Peals to take tea. She was very glad to see us. entertained us with stories & photographs. On our return home met Dr. Craig, on the grounds. He went back with us. Mr. Dunlap called again about his book.