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that is Nell Carry and myself.  She was accompanied by Mr. Chilton of the Treasury who has been deputed by the Government to attend her & by several distinguished looking officers of her suite also by an English ^[[lady]] Miss [[Spurgen?]] a companion who has been traveling with her.  Her Majesty comes to this country to obtain means for the spread of Christianity in [[Iwyhee/Hawaii?]].  We found nothing queenly in the dark but rather comely young woman to whom we were presented but were pleased with her modest bearing.  There was nothing peculiar in her attire.  I forgot the respectful prefix "your Majesty" one or twice in addressing her however she did not seem displeased but gave me a smile at parting which quite one my
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[[underline]]Aug.[[/underline]]  [[underline]]1866[[/underline]]
heart.  She did not stay long it being near her dinner hour.  Mother went to see Mrs. Lindsey who has lost her son.  He was a classmate in college of our deal Will.  Another letter from Father.  The Academy has adjourned.  He does not say when he will be home.
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