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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1865.[[Preprinted]] Attended church--very pleasant day took long sleep in the afternoon--have not rested well for several nights past--been too much excited with the preparation of reports and other extra business connected with the occurrence of the fire. Sentinel on his post[[altered from poast]] in the recess of the S.I. building--very necessary on Sunday on account of the large number of people who visit the grounds on this day. The scrutiny has been kept continually since the occurrance of the fire. Visited Mrs. Gilliss with Mrs H. Found her in a calm condition of mind-- The Inst. has lost in the death of Capt Gilliss a valuable collaborator and a warm friend. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1865.[[Preprinted]] Beautiful day-- Received a note informing me that the Secretary of the Treasury wished to see me-- Secretary wished to consult as to the S.I fund--said that with the remainder of the Legacy the Board had nothing to do. It must be put into the treasury and invested in stock until Congress takes action upon[[struck through]] on it. This is the opinion I gave the Board. Engaged on the history of the labours of the Inston[[on superscript and underlined]] Mr. Cluss the architect called to examine the towers and informed me that the big tower in his opinion could be saved by adopting the suggestion I had made of putting in extra masonry in the interior He proposes a brick lining beginning above the first floor put in and extending to the last