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[[Preprinted]] MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1865.[[/Preprinted]] Made the usual new-year calls to day on the secretaries for the first time since I came to Washington alone. Before this I have made them in company with Dr Bache who is now seeking in a foreign clime the restoration of that health which too intense devotion to his country has undermined. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1865.[[/Preprinted]] Meeting of the New National Academy Professor Peirce was called to the chair or rather chosen temporary President.