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clear   [[preprinted]]TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1865.[[/preprinted]]   clear
ordered the printing of Mr. Stirnpsons shell paper small pamphlets -  descriptions of specimens in the S.I.
Engaged on the Report
visit from Gov. Akin of S.C. south much frustrated all mails between 15 and 50 cut off.
Prof Baird showed lists of distribution of specimens to Museums and colleges
Sent certificate of deposit of 15,000 dolls with the U.S. treasurer for safe keeping to Riggs &co. Must give 10 days notice before drawing out.
Mr. Mack who has been continuously for two or three years in the I.S. leaves with Mr. Stempson this evening for Chigo.
Solomon showed us his first effort in the way of making casts of fossils and antiquities - very good - taking lessons from Mr Meek.
Met Dr. Wethenall in the evening to read report on ventillation.  
Gov. Arkin called to see me.
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wind S clear  [[preprinted]]WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1865[[/preprinted]]  wind S clear warm
Letter from Mr. Burney - returned my letters
all he was authorized to expend was 100 dollars for wood cuts while there are accounts to the amount of 1000 the money was well expended.
Professor Baird presented a number of letters addressed to southern colleges and sororities announcing the sending of specimens of shells & - these letters to be kept until the establishments are reopened.
Engaged in reading the Report of Methenall on ventillation.
Engaged in reading the Report of Dr. [[Wetherall]] on ventillation.
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